Lens Comparison
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM vs Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM
Key Differences
- Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM has a better weight (635g (1.40 lb) vs 2100g (4.63 lb)).
- Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM has a better price (msrp) ($649 vs $1,699).
- Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM has a better length (147mm vs 328mm).
- Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM has a better min focus distance (88 cm vs 140 cm).
- Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM has a better max magnification (0.41x vs 0.21x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100-400mm | 200-800mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 18 | 24 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 17 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 | f/6.3 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/40 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Nano USM | Nano USM |
| Focus Limiter | No | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 88 cm | 140 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.41x | 0.21x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $649 | $1,699 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 95mm |
| Diameter | 79mm | 110.5mm |
| Length | 147mm | 328mm |
| Weight | 635g (1.40 lb) | 2100g (4.63 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | Yes |
