Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM vs Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM is lighter by 185g.
- Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM goes wider (85mm vs 100mm).
- Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM reaches further (100mm vs 85mm).
- Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM is the newer design (2021 vs 2020).
| Spec | RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM | RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 85mm (wider) | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Af motor | STM | USM |
| Elements | 12 | 17 |
| Weight g | 500.0 (lighter) | 685.0 |
| Filter mm | 67 | 67 |
| Length mm | 90.5 | 148.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 78.0 | 81.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.35 | 0.26 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | 1.4 |
Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM
A portrait prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with 0.5x macro capability and stabilization.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- 0.5x macro
- Compact (500 g)
Cons
- f/2 is less shallow than L primes
- Not an L-series build
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
A macro lens for Canon RF full-frame cameras reaching 1.4x magnification, with a spherical aberration control ring and hybrid stabilization.
Pros
- 1.4x magnification
- Image stabilization
- Weather-sealed L build
- SA control ring for blur rendering
Cons
- Heavy for a 100mm
- Specialist
- Narrow depth of field at close range