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Canon CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L FP (M) vs Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM

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  • 9specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 1identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM has 3.7 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L FP (M) (4.3 m vs 0.6 m). The Canon CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L FP (M) has 2 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM (11 vs 9). The Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM has 295.7 mm more length than the Canon CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L FP (M) (537 mm vs 241.3 mm). Component for: Camcorder on the Canon CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L FP (M), MILC on the Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM. Lens type: Cinema lens on the Canon CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L FP (M), Super telephoto lens on the Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM.

  • Component for
    • CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L FP (M):Camcorder
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:MILC
  • Lens type
    • CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L FP (M):Cinema lens
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:Super telephoto lens
  • Closest focusing distance
    • CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L FP (M):0.6 m
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:4.3 m
  • Lens mount interface
    • CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L FP (M):PL mount
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:Canon RF
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L FP (M):11
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:9
  • Product colour
    • CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L FP (M):Black
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:Black, White
  • Length
    • CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L FP (M):241.3 mm
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:537 mm
  • Weight
    • CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L FP (M):3.3 kg
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:3.34 kg

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Comparison of CN-E20-50mm T2.4 L FP (M), RF1200mm F8 L IS USM
23 specifications
Lens system5 differ
Component forDiffersCamcorderMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26/18
Lens typeDiffersCinema lensSuper telephoto lens
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.6 m4.3 m
Lens mount interfaceDiffersPL mountCanon RF
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers119
Image stabilizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Focal length rangeKnown for one20 - 50 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front effective diameterKnown for one11.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Maximum magnificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.29x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
DustproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Market segmentKnown for oneProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
DiameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.8 cm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 mm
LengthDiffers241.3 mm537 mm
WeightDiffers3.3 kg3.34 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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