Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM vs Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM and Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM.

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Product
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Name Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Release Year 2020 2021
Release Date 2020-07-09 2021-04-14
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 799 USD 1399 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Mount Canon RF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Nano Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 450 cm 26 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,14 1,4
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Maximum Aperture F11 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Construction 10 elements  /  7 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings DO lens (Gapless double-layer diffractive optics) Super Spectra Coating
Focal Length
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Focal Length 600 mm 100 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 Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 5 stops
Physical
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 93 mm 82 mm
Length 270 mm 148 mm
Weight 930 gr 730 gr
Other
Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-88B ET-73C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A