Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.9 vs 4.8). The gap is mostly about Canon RF system shooters wanting flagship macro — read the strengths below before deciding.
The RF 100mm L is the best-overall pick — Canon's flagship macro with 1.4x and creative SA control.
The FE 100mm is the new Sony pick — replaces the venerable 90mm with 1.4x magnification.
Best overall. 1.4x mag. SA Control unique.
1.4x mag. Replaces FE 90mm. Newer platform.
| Spec | Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM | Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Mag | 1.4x | 1.4x (2.8x w/teleconverter) |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony FE |
| IS | Hybrid | — |
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Generation | — | New |