Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens vs Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro

Key differences

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens:21/16
- EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro:15/12
Lens type
- EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens:Telephoto lens
- EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro:Macro lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontal
- EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens:20°
- EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro:19.8°
Lens viewing angle, vertical
- EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens:14°
- EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro:13.5°
Closest focusing distance
- EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens:0.98 m
- EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro:0.3 m
Maximum aperture number
- EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens:40
- EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro:32
Minimum aperture number
- EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens:4.5
- EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro:2.8
Maximum magnification
- EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens:0.31x
- EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro:1x

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Comparison of 9524B005, EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro
28 specifications	A Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens Model 9524B005 View product	B Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro View product
Lens system7 differ
Component for	SLR	SLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	21/16	15/12
Lens typeDiffers	Telephoto lens	Macro lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	20°	19.8°
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	4.5 - 5.6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focus adjustment	Auto	Auto
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers	14°	13.5°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one	24 - 6.1°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	100 - 400 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	0.98 m	0.3 m
Lens mount interfaceKnown for one	Canon EF	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	40	32
Minimum aperture numberDiffers	4.5	2.8
Number of diaphragm blades	9	9
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Macro ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1:1
Performance1 differ
AF actuatorKnown for one	USM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Maximum magnificationDiffers	0.31x	1x
Lens hood	Yes	Yes
Camera brands compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Canon
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
WaterproofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	9.4 cm	6.7 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	77 mm	77.7 mm
LengthDiffers	193 mm	123 mm
WeightDiffers	1.64 kg	625 g

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.