Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM vs Canon RF 600mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM and Canon RF 600mm F4 L IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon RF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM Canon RF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon RF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 1999 2021
Release Date 2021-04-14
MSRP 9199 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 12999 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon RF 600mm F4 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 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon RF 600mm F4 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 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon RF 600mm F4 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 550 cm 420 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15
Aperture
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon RF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon RF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 Super UD + 2 fluorite elements, Super Spectra + ASC coatings
Focal Length
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon RF 600mm F4 L IS USM
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
IS
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5.5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon RF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 168 mm 168 mm
Length 456 mm 472 mm
Weight 5360 gr 3090 gr
Other
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Canon RF 600mm F4 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-160 ET-160
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A