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Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM vs Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro

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Spec EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro
Brand Canon Rokinon
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 n/a
Groups 12 12
Af motor USM n/a
Elements 15 15
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 0.3
Max magnification 1.0 n/a

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

Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro

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

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