Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
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| Compare | Lightest | Image Stabilization |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait Macro | Portrait Macro |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8-32 | f/2.8 |
| Aperture Blades | 8 | 9 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.31 m | 0.3 m |
| Max. Magnification | 1x | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 600 g | 625 g |
| Length | 119 mm | 123 mm |
| Diameter | 79 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2000 | 2009 |
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Comparing Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 Macro USM (100 mm, f/2.8-32) and Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM (100 mm, f/2.8).
Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 Macro USM is the lightest at 600 g, Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM weighs 625 g.
Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM can focus closest at 0.3 m minimum focus distance.
Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM includes image stabilization. Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM is weather-sealed for challenging conditions.
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