Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs Tokina AF 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D M100 Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tokina AF 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D M100 Macro is lighter by 110g.
| Spec | EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM | AF 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D M100 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tokina |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 100mm | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/100.0 | f/100.0 |
| Released | 2000 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 12 | 9 |
| Weight g | 600.0 | 490 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 58 | 55 |
| Length mm | 119.0 | 95.0 |
| Diameter mm | 79.0 | 74.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.31 | 0.3 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
A 1:1 macro lens that doubles as a medium telephoto for portraits. No stabilization, but USM focusing and a comfortable working distance.
Pros
- True 1:1 magnification
- Useful working distance
- Fast USM focus
- Sharp
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Not weather sealed
- Narrow depth of field at close range
Tokina AF 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D M100 Macro
The Tokina AF 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D M100 Macro is a macro lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for Canon EF mount cameras. A macro lens from Tokina for life-size close-ups.