Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM vs Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM and Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM .
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Product |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
| Name | Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM | Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
| Release Year | 2020 | 1999 |
| Release Date | 2020-07-09 | |
| MSRP | N/A | 6999 USD |
| Last known price | 2599 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L 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 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L 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 | 90 cm | 450 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,33 | |
Aperture |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-7,1
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 100 mm F7,1 at 500 mm Variable Aperture |
F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
| Construction | 20 elements / 14 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 1 Super UD + 6 UD elements | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
| Focal Length | 100-500 mm | 500 mm |
| Zoom Range | 400 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
IS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 94 mm | 146 mm |
| Length | 208 mm | 387 mm |
| Weight | 1365 gr | 3870 gr |
Other |
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-83F (WIII) | ET-123B |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |