Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM vs Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM and Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Name Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2021 1999
Release Date 2021-09-14
MSRP N/A 9199 USD
Last known price 249 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 600mm 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 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 13 cm 550 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,26
Aperture
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 9 elements  /  7 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 16 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 No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 40 mm 168 mm
Length 69 mm 456 mm
Weight 165 gr 5360 gr
Other
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 43 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-65C ET-160
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A