Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .
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Product |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM |
Name | Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM | Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM |
Release Year | 2021 | 2001 |
Release Date | 2021-09-14 | |
MSRP | N/A | 6469 USD |
Last known price | 599 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM |
Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Nano Ultrasonic | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 88 cm | 350 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,41 | |
Aperture |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM |
Maximum Aperture |
F5,6-8
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F5,6 at 100 mm F8 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM |
Construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 1 UD + 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM |
Focal Length | 100-400 mm | 400 mm |
Zoom Range | 300 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Yes
IS |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5.5 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 80 mm | 128 mm |
Length | 165 mm | 232 mm |
Weight | 635 gr | 1940 gr |
Other |
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ET-74B | ET-120 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |