Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM vs Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM and Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM.

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Product
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Name Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Release Year 1992 2023
Release Date 2023-10-11
MSRP 519 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Mount Canon EF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,12
Aperture
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 Super UD, 3 UD, and 3 aspherical lenses
Focal Length
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Focal Length 20 mm 10-20 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
10 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 77 mm 84 mm
Length 70 mm 112 mm
Weight 405 gr 570 gr
Other
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Not possible to have Filter
Filter Diameter 72 mm N/A
Lens Hood Not Included Included (Solid Construction)
Lens Hood SKU EW-75 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A