Lens Comparison
Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM vs Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM
Key Differences
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/4).
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM has a better min focus distance (40 cm vs 60 cm).
- Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM has a better price (msrp) ($1,599 vs $1,799).
- Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM has a better max magnification (0.28x vs 0.18x).
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM has a better aperture blades (10 vs 9).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 50mm | 70-200mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 15 | 16 |
| Optical Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 10 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | − | 34° – 12° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | VCM | Dual Nano USM |
| Focus Limiter | No | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 40 cm | 60 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.18x | 0.28x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,799 | $1,599 |
| Filter Size | 77mm | 77mm |
| Diameter | 84.4mm | 83.5mm |
| Length | 107.9mm | 119mm |
| Weight | 770g (1.70 lb) | 695g (1.53 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
