Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS III USM vs Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS III USM and Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM |
| Name | Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS III USM | Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2020 |
| Release Date | 2018-09-05 | 2020-07-09 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 12999 USD | 799 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 600mm F11 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 600mm F4 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ring-Type Ultrasonic | Stepper Motor |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 420 cm | 450 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,15 | 0,14 |
Aperture |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F11 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM |
| Construction | 17 elements / 13 groups | 10 elements / 7 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Super UD + fluorite elements, Air Sphere + Super Spectra + fluorine coatings | DO lens (Gapless double-layer diffractive optics) |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM |
| Focal Length | 600 mm | 600 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 | Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5 stops | 5 stops |
Physical |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 168 mm | 93 mm |
| Length | 448 mm | 270 mm |
| Weight | 3050 gr | 930 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-160 (WIII) | ET-88B |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |