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 |