Lens Comparison
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM vs Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM
Key Differences
- Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM has a better min focus distance (39 cm vs 90 cm).
- Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/4.5).
- Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM has a better length (139.8mm vs 207.6mm).
- Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM has a better max magnification (0.33x vs 0.18x).
- Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM has a better weight (1430g (3.15 lb) vs 1530g (3.37 lb)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100-500mm | 28-70mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 20 | 19 |
| Optical Groups | 14 | 13 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/51 | f/22 |
| 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 | 24° – 5° | 75° – 34° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Dual Nano USM | Ring USM |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 90 cm | 39 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x | 0.18x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | Yes |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,899 | $3,099 |
| Filter Size | 77mm | 95mm |
| Diameter | 93.8mm | 103.8mm |
| Length | 207.6mm | 139.8mm |
| Weight | 1530g (3.37 lb) | 1430g (3.15 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | No |
