Canon RF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 600mm f/4 L IS USM

Key Differences

  • Canon RF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better min focus distance (250 cm vs 400 cm).
  • Canon RF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
  • Canon RF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better length (343mm vs 449mm).
  • Canon RF 600mm f/4 L IS USM has a better weight (3090g (6.81 lb) vs 3450g (7.61 lb)).
  • Canon RF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better price (msrp) ($11,999 vs $12,999).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length400mm600mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements
Optical Groups
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/32f/32
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDual Nano USMDual Nano USM
Focus LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance250 cm400 cm
Max Magnification0.18x0.15x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$11,999$12,999
Filter Size52mm52mm
Diameter163mm168mm
Length343mm449mm
Weight3450g (7.61 lb)3090g (6.81 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesYes