Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM vs Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM and Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Release Year 2008 2022
Release Date 2022-02-24
MSRP 11999 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon RF 800mm F5.6 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 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon RF 800mm F5.6 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 600 cm 260 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,34
Aperture
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F5,6 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Construction 18 elements  /  14 groups 26 elements  /  18 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 Fluorite, 1 Super UD, 1 UD (Ultra-low Dispersion).
Focal Length
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Focal Length 800 mm 800 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 4 stops
Physical
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 162 mm 163 mm
Length 461 mm 432 mm
Weight 4500 gr 3140 gr
Other
Canon EF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 52 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-155 ET-155
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A