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 Length100-300mm600mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements23
Optical Groups18
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/32f/32
Aperture Blades119
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View24° – 8°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDual Nano USMDual Nano USM
Focus LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance180 cm400 cm
Max Magnification0.16x0.15x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesNo
General
Price (MSRP)$9,499$12,999
Filter Size112mm52mm
Diameter128mm168mm
Length329.9mm449mm
Weight2590g (5.71 lb)3090g (6.81 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesYes