RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USMvs FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
Canon
RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM (2021)
From £1299
Best for Macro, portraits & close-up detail work
View RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
VS
Sony
FE 24mm f/1.4 GM (2018)
From £1199
Best for Astrophotography, street & environmental portraits
View FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
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.
Astrophotography, Street & Environmental Portraits — FE 24mm f/1.4 GM (2018): The finest wide-angle prime Sony makes — sharp, fast, and beautifully built.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The fe 24mm f/1.4 gm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM (2021) | FE 24mm f/1.4 GM (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Dual Nano USM — fast for a macro lens | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops (up to 8 stops with IBIS) | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 730g | 445g |
| Dimensions | 81.5mm diameter × 148mm length | 75.4mm diameter × 92.4mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 67mm filter thread | 67mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM | FE 24mm f/1.4 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Macro | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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