Lens Comparison
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM vs Voigtlander PORTRAIT HELIAR 75mm f/1.8 (Canon RF)
Key Differences
- Voigtlander PORTRAIT HELIAR 75mm f/1.8 (Canon RF) has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/5.6).
- Voigtlander PORTRAIT HELIAR 75mm f/1.8 (Canon RF) has a better weight (280g (9.9 oz) vs 635g (1.40 lb)).
- Voigtlander PORTRAIT HELIAR 75mm f/1.8 (Canon RF) has a better length (80mm vs 147mm).
- Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM has a better max magnification (0.41x vs 0.1x).
- Voigtlander PORTRAIT HELIAR 75mm f/1.8 (Canon RF) has a better min focus distance (75 cm vs 88 cm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100-400mm | 75mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 18 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 10 |
| 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 | No |
| Focus Motor | Nano USM | − |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 88 cm | 75 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.41x | 0.1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $649 | $699 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 58mm |
| Diameter | 79mm | 64mm |
| Length | 147mm | 80mm |
| Weight | 635g (1.40 lb) | 280g (9.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |






