Tokina
100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef vs the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM.
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Magnification Incredible magnification Help
1:1 (1x)
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to macro lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$479
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$879
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$479
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Macro lens

$269
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Macro lens

$499
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$449
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Canon-ef

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Macro lens

$949
Min focal length Better wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8 vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Magnification Much less magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

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