Lens Comparison
Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 600mm f/4 L IS USM
Key Differences
- Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better min focus distance (180 cm vs 400 cm).
- Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
- Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better price (msrp) ($9,499 vs $12,999).
- Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better length (329.9mm vs 449mm).
- Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100-300mm | 600mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 23 | − |
| Optical Groups | 18 | − |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 24° – 8° | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Dual Nano USM | Dual Nano USM |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 180 cm | 400 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.16x | 0.15x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $9,499 | $12,999 |
| Filter Size | 112mm | 52mm |
| Diameter | 128mm | 168mm |
| Length | 329.9mm | 449mm |
| Weight | 2590g (5.71 lb) | 3090g (6.81 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | Yes |






