Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM vs Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro is lighter by 135g.
| Spec | EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM | AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tokina |
| 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 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 15 | 9 |
| Weight g | 625.0 | 490 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 55 |
| Length mm | 123.0 | 95.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 77.7 | 74.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 1.0 |
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
Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D 100mm f/2.8 Macro
A 1:1 macro lens for DSLRs with a 100mm focal length. It has no stabilization.
Pros
- 1:1 magnification
- Sharp
- Portrait-length focal length
Cons
- No stabilization
- Older design