Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM is faster by 9.7 stops (f/3.5 vs f/100.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM is lighter by 490g.
- Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM goes wider (100mm vs 180mm).
- Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM reaches further (180mm vs 100mm).
- Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM is the newer design (2000 vs 1996).
| Spec | EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM | EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 100mm (wider) | 180mm |
| Max aperture | f/100.0 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Blades | 8 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 12 | 14 |
| Weight g | 600.0 (lighter) | 1090.0 |
| Filter mm | 58 | 72 |
| Length mm | 119.0 | 186.6 |
| Diameter mm | 79.0 | 82.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.31 (closer focusing) | 0.48 |
| 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
Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM
A long macro lens with 1:1 magnification and a generous working distance, popular for insects and skittish subjects.
Pros
- Long working distance
- Sharp
- 1:1 magnification
- L build
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Heavy (about 1.1 kg)
- Very narrow depth of field