Canon L RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Canon
66 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
Laowa
68 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Landscape
Professional
Video Cinema
Budget
Street
Travel
Specifications
| Canon L RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM | Laowa 58mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | — |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 58 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 58 mm |
| Elements | 23 | 14 |
| Groups | 18 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | ASC, SSC, and Fluorine Coatings | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | Full-Frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 2.59 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 112 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual Nano USM★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.80 m | 185 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.25 | 2:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon L RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM
No current pricing available
Laowa 58mm f/2.8
Verdict
Winner: Canon L RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Scores 66 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
