Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM and Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM .

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Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Name Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Release Year 2023 1990
Release Date 2023-04-20
MSRP N/A 470 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Nano ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 180 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16 5
Aperture
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 100 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 8
Optics
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Construction 23 elements  /  18 groups 13 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings One fluorite element, four UD elements, one aspherical element No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Focal Length 100-300 mm 100-300 mm
Zoom Range 200 mm 200 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 128 mm 73 mm
Length 323 mm 121 mm
Weight 2650 gr 540 gr
Other
Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 112 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-124 ET-65 III
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Optional accessories Soft Case ES-C17/LP1019