Canon EF 100 mm f/2.0 USM vs Samyang 100 mm f/2.8 ED UMC MACRO
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait | Portrait Budget Macro |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8-32 |
| Aperture Blades | 8 | 9 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.9 m | 0.31 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 460 g | 705 g |
| Length | 73.5 mm | 120.6 mm |
| Diameter | 75 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 1991 | 2015 |
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Comparing Canon EF 100 mm f/2.0 USM (100 mm, f/2) and Samyang 100 mm f/2.8 ED UMC MACRO (100 mm, f/2.8-32).
Canon EF 100 mm f/2.0 USM is the lightest at 460 g, Samyang 100 mm f/2.8 ED UMC MACRO weighs 705 g.
Canon EF 100 mm f/2.0 USM offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/2, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Samyang 100 mm f/2.8 ED UMC MACRO can focus closest at 0.31 m minimum focus distance.
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