Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L vs Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L and Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM.
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Product |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Name | Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L | Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Release Year | 2011 | 2021 |
Release Date | 2021-09-14 | |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 0 USD | 599 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 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 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | Nano Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 200 cm | 88 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,15 | 0,41 |
Aperture |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Maximum Aperture | F4 |
F5,6-8
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F5,6 at 100 mm F8 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Construction | 25 elements / 20 groups | 12 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 1 UD + 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Focal Length | 200-400 mm | 100-400 mm |
Zoom Range | 200 mm | 300 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | Yes | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | 1.4x | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
Yes |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 5.5 stops |
Physical |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 128 mm | 80 mm |
Length | 366 mm | 165 mm |
Weight | 3620 gr | 635 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 67 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ET-120 (WII) | ET-74B |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |