Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM vs Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM and Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM .

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Product
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Name Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Release Year 1999 2000
Release Date
MSRP 9199 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 550 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F4,5 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Focal Length 600 mm 28-105 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
77 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 168 mm 75 mm
Length 456 mm 72 mm
Weight 5360 gr 365 gr
Other
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-160 EW-63 II
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A