Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro vs Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 AF Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Vivitar
100mm f/3.5 AF Macro
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 AF Macro is faster by 9.7 stops (f/3.5 vs f/100.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro | 100mm f/3.5 AF Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Vivitar |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 100mm | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/100.0 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| Released | 1990 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 9 | n/a |
| Elements | 10 | n/a |
| Weight g | 650.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | n/a |
| Length mm | 105.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 75.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.31 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | n/a |
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro
The original 1990 EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro, offering life-size 1:1 reproduction. The USM version replaced it in 2000 with a ring USM motor and full-time manual focus.
Pros
- True 1:1 magnification
- Useful 100mm working distance
- Doubles as a short portrait telephoto
Cons
- Slower, noisier autofocus than the USM version
- No full-time manual focus
- No image stabilization
Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 AF Macro
The Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 AF Macro is a macro lens covering 100mm at f/3.5 for Canon EF mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.