Lens Comparison
Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM vs Canon RF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Key Differences
- Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM has a better price (msrp) ($1,699 vs $11,999).
- Canon RF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/6.3).
- Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM has a better min focus distance (140 cm vs 250 cm).
- Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM has a better weight (2100g (4.63 lb) vs 3450g (7.61 lb)).
- Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM has a better length (328mm vs 343mm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 200-800mm | 400mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 24 | − |
| Optical Groups | 17 | − |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/40 | f/32 |
| 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 | Dual Nano USM |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 140 cm | 250 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.18x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,699 | $11,999 |
| Filter Size | 95mm | 52mm |
| Diameter | 110.5mm | 163mm |
| Length | 328mm | 343mm |
| Weight | 2100g (4.63 lb) | 3450g (7.61 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | Yes |
