Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L vs Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L and Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM.
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Product |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Name | Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L | Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Release Year | 2011 | 2021 |
| Release Date | 2021-04-14 | |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 11999 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
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 200-400mm F4 IS L |
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 200-400mm F4 IS L |
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 | 200 cm | 250 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,15 | 0,17 |
Aperture |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Construction | 25 elements / 20 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 1 Super UD + 2 fluorite elements, Super Spectra + ASC coatings |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Focal Length | 200-400 mm | 400 mm |
| Zoom Range | 200 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| 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 400mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 128 mm | 168 mm |
| Length | 366 mm | 367 mm |
| Weight | 3620 gr | 2890 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Canon RF 400mm F2.8 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-120 (WII) | ET-155 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
