Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
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| CanonEF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM | CanonRF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2005 | July 2021 |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 60 mm | 100 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Macro lens | – | Yes |
| Optical construction | 12 elements in eight groups; three-group floating internal-focus system | Seventeen elements in thirteen groups |
| Coatings | Canon describes optimised coatings to reduce flare and ghosting from sensor reflections | Super Spectra coating and front-element fluorine coating |
| Aperture detail | Camera-displayed aperture assumes infinity focus; effective maximum aperture becomes f/5.84 at life-size magnification according to Canon's manual | Maximum f/2.8 at infinity; effective f-number becomes f/6.6 at 1.4× magnification according to the manual |
| Diaphragm | Seven blades according to Canon Camera Museum and Canon Japan | Nine aperture blades |
| Angle of view | Horizontal 20°40′, vertical 14°10′, diagonal 24°30′ | – |
| Mount and compatibility | ||
| Mounts | Canon EF-S | Canon RF |
| Image circle | APS-C | Full frame |
| Compatibility | Canon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 96 mm on full frame | Canon RF mount for full-frame and APS-C EOS R cameras; EF12 II and EF25 II extension tubes not compatible |
| Teleconverter support | Canon EF1.4X II and EF2X II extenders cannot be used | Canon extenders not compatible |
| Focus and stabilisation | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.2 m | 0.26 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1× | 1.4× |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes |
| Autofocus detail | USM autofocus; full-time manual focusing after One-Shot AF with the shutter button held halfway | Dual Nano USM; electronic manual focusing with full-time manual override in One Shot AF when enabled in camera settings |
| Focus distance detail | 0.2 m minimum focus measured from the focal plane; approximately 90 mm working distance from the lens front at life-size magnification | Minimum focus 0.26 m from the imaging plane; 8.6 cm working distance from the lens front; limiter settings full, 0.5 m to infinity or 0.26–0.5 m |
| Magnification detail | EF12 II extension tube gives 0.20–1.28×; EF25 II gives 0.44–1.61×. Optional 250D close-up lens gives 0.25–1.33× and 500D gives 0.12–1.18× | Maximum 1.4×; approximately 25 × 17 mm field of view at minimum focus |
| Stabilisation detail | No optical stabilisation according to The Digital Picture's exact-model specifications | Hybrid IS rated up to 5 stops with EOS R; 2 stops at 1.0× under Canon test standards; up to 8 stops coordinated with EOS R5 IBIS under CIPA yaw/pitch testing |
| Design | ||
| Dust and moisture resistant | No | Yes |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| Maximum diameter | 73 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Length | 69.8 mm | 148 mm |
| Weight | 335 g (better) | 685 g |
| Controls | AF/MF switch; distance window with magnification scale | Manual-focus and customisable lens control rings; AF/MF, stabiliser and focus limiter switches; Spherical Aberration control ring with central-position lock. SA adjustment changes bokeh, soft focus, angle of view and exposure; its effect disappears at 0.26 m |
| Filter detail | Front filter thread accommodates a filter and compatible macro flash together; front element does not rotate during focusing according to Photozone and The Digital Picture | – |
| Weather resistance | Canon Japan lists no dust or drip resistance | Dust and moisture resistant construction; front fluorine coating |
| Dimensions detail | 73 mm maximum diameter × 69.8 mm from mount surface to lens front; cap and rear cap excluded | Approximately 81.5 mm maximum diameter × 148 mm length |
| Weight detail | Canon's manual specifies 335 g for the lens alone | Approximately 685 g lens only, excluding caps and optional tripod mount |
| Tripod mount | – | Tripod mount ring E (B) with dedicated adapter sold separately |
| Lens hood | ET-67B hood and LP1016 case sold separately according to Canon's manual; Canon Japan's later accessory listing includes hood and case without clarifying regional package differences | ET-73C hood included |
| In the box | – | Lens, E-67 II front cap, RF dust cap, ET-73C hood, LP1222 lens case and user manual kit (Canon UK store) |
| Release detail | Canon Camera Museum records March 2005 marketing. Canon Japan's February announcement planned 17 March, while its later exact-model support sheet records 19 March 2005 as the Japanese release date. The headline retains month precision; no UK first-sale day is established. | July 2021 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum |
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