Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM § 03 Head to head
Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM vs Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro
Canon 100mm f/2.8 is 95 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM is a 100mm f/2.8 prime, and the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro is a 100mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM 
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM better than the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro?
- 95 g lighter (625 g vs 720 g)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Is weather sealed
Why is the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro better than the Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM has the edge: it is 95 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM | Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 100mm | 100mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Macro telephoto manual focus lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 625 g (22.05 oz) ◆ | 720 g (1.58 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 77.7 x 123 mm | 73 mm (diameter) x 123 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) | 0.30 m (1.0 ft) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 1.0x (life-size) |
| Image stabilization | Yes ◆ | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes ◆ | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 15 elements / 12 groups | 15 elements in 12 groups (1 Extra Low Dispersion element) |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony A, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Samsung NX, Sony E, Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2009 | — |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Samyang
- 123 × 77.7 mm
- 123 × 73 mm
The Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro is 95 g heavier than the Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM.
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Sample frames
Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM or the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro?
- The Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM weighs 625 g, 95 g less than the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro (720 g).
- Do the Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM and the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro have image stabilization?
- Only the Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM or the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Canon EF 100 mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM has the edge: it is 95 g lighter to carry.
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