RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USMvs A6100
Canon
RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM (2021)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Macro, portraits & close-up detail work
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Macro, Portraits & Close-Up Detail Work — RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM (2021): A uniquely capable macro and portrait lens in one — 1.4× super-macro capability, 5-stop IS, and L-series build quality.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 is the most affordable; only the rf 100mm f/2.8l macro is usm is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM (2021) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £549 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Nano USM — fast for a macro lens | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops (up to 8 stops with IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 730g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 81.5mm diameter × 148mm length | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | 67mm filter thread | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Macro | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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