Canon
RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon RF Mount
Canon's first RF macro with 1.4x magnification and spherical aberration control for stunning close-up detail.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Apr 2021
Sony
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Sony E Mount
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS — 90mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Jun 2015
RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM is 5.8 years newer.
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Wins
RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM
Wins
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ARF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM has higher Max magnification (1.4 × vs 1 ×)
- BFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has lower Weight (602 g vs 730 g)
- BFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has lower Length (134 mm vs 148 mm)
- ARF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM has lower Min focus distance (26 cm vs 28 cm)
- BFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has lower Diameter (81 mm vs 82 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 UD
- ✓
Max magnification
1.4 × vs 1 × — higher is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
26 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Weight
602 g vs 730 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
134 mm vs 148 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 82 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
OIS effectiveness
Both 5 stops
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM
Pros
- ✓1.4x maximum magnification (industry-leading for macro)
- ✓Spherical Aberration Control for adjustable bokeh
- ✓5-stop Hybrid IS for handheld macro
- ✓Doubles as a sharp 100mm portrait lens
Cons
- –Complex SA control ring adds learning curve
- –Heavy for macro work (730g)
- –Premium macro pricing
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Pros
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.