Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM vs Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
| Spec | EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM | 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Laowa |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 100mm | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2009 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Af motor | USM | none |
| Elements | 15 | 12 |
| Weight g | 625.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | 67 |
| Length mm | 123.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 77.7 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.247 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 2.0 |
Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM
The EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM is a 1:1 macro lens with a hybrid image stabilizer that compensates for shift as well as angular motion. Weather-sealed and usable as a medium portrait lens.
Pros
- Hybrid IS for close-up
- 1:1 macro
- Weather-sealed
- Good working distance
Cons
- Heavier than the non-L
- Effective focal length shortens at close focus
- Narrow depth of field at close range
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is a macro lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for Canon EF mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.