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Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro vs T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO

Both are Canon EF-M macro lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the f/2.8 ED UMC Macro if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.1)

Pick the T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

5 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro and the Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO
f/2.8 ED UMC Macro T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO
Max aperture
f/2.8 ⅓ stop faster
f/3.1
Weight
730 g
not listed
Length
149 mm
not listed
Diameter
72.5 mm slimmer
81.6 mm
Min focus distance
0.3 m
0.31 m
9 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Samyang both
Mount
Canon EF-M both
Type
Macro both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
100mm both
Filter thread
67 mm both
Optical design
15 elements / 12 groups both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro

Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro: an APS-C macro lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon EF-M mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Our notes

Samyang 100mm T3.1 VDSLR ED UMC MACRO

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