Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM vs Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM and Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM.
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Product |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Name | Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM | Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Release Year | 1998 | 2021 |
Release Date | 2021-04-14 | |
MSRP | 1799 USD | N/A |
Last known price | 0 USD | 11999 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Mount | Canon EF | Canon RF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | Ring-Type Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 180 cm | 250 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,17 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 100 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Construction | 17 elements / 14 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 1 Super UD + 2 fluorite elements, Super Spectra + ASC coatings |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Focal Length | 100-400 mm | 400 mm |
Zoom Range | 300 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
Yes |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 5.5 stops |
Physical |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 92 mm | 168 mm |
Length | 189 mm | 367 mm |
Weight | 1380 gr | 2890 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 L IS USM |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ET-83C | ET-155 |
Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |