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Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM vs Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 6identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM has 45° more lens viewing angle, horizontal than the Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM (65° vs 20°). The Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM has 32° more lens viewing angle, vertical than the Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM (46° vs 14°). The Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM has 0.03 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM (0.26 m vs 0.23 m). Only the Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM has image stabilizer. Only the Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM has dustproof.

  • Component for
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:SLR
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:MILC
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:17/13
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:8/6
  • Lens type
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:Macro lens
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:Wide zoom lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:20°
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:65°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:14°
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:46°
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:0.26 m
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:0.23 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:32
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:22
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:9
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:7

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Comparison of RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM, RF28mm F2.8 STM
55 specifications
Lens system9 differ
Component forDiffersSLRMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs17/138/6
Lens typeDiffersMacro lensWide zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers20°65°
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers14°46°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75°
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 - 28 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.26 m0.23 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image sensor formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull frame
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCanon RF
Maximum aperture number2.82.8
Minimum aperture numberDiffers3222
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers97
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image stabilizerDiffersYesNo
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.8 - 32Unknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AF actuatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceST
Auto focusYesYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Circular apertureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)
Lens colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens hoodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Lens hood modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEW-55
Maximum magnificationKnown for one1.4xUnknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBayonet
DustproofDiffersYesNo
WeatherproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJapan
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterDiffers8.15 cm6.92 cm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
LengthDiffers148 mm24.7 mm
WeightDiffers730 g120 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 mm
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedYesYes
Lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE-55
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRF
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Viewing angleKnown for one24°Unknown — not stated by the source

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