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Canon CN-E20-50mm T2.4 LF/FP vs Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 1identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon CN-E20-50mm T2.4 LF/FP has 2 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM (11 vs 9). The Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM has 5.4 cm more diameter than the Canon CN-E20-50mm T2.4 LF/FP (16.8 cm vs 11.4 cm). The Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM has 0.04 kg more weight than the Canon CN-E20-50mm T2.4 LF/FP (3.34 kg vs 3.3 kg). Component for: Camcorder on the Canon CN-E20-50mm T2.4 LF/FP, MILC on the Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM. Lens type: Cinema lens on the Canon CN-E20-50mm T2.4 LF/FP, Super telephoto lens on the Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM.

  • Component for
    • CN-E20-50mm T2.4 LF/FP:Camcorder
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:MILC
  • Lens type
    • CN-E20-50mm T2.4 LF/FP:Cinema lens
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:Super telephoto lens
  • Lens mount interface
    • CN-E20-50mm T2.4 LF/FP:Canon EF
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:Canon RF
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • CN-E20-50mm T2.4 LF/FP:11
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:9
  • Product colour
    • CN-E20-50mm T2.4 LF/FP:Black
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:Black, White
  • Diameter
    • CN-E20-50mm T2.4 LF/FP:11.4 cm
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:16.8 cm
  • Weight
    • CN-E20-50mm T2.4 LF/FP:3.3 kg
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:3.34 kg

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Comparison of CN-E20-50mm T2.4 LF/FP, RF1200mm F8 L IS USM
23 specifications
Lens system4 differ
Component forDiffersCamcorderMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26/18
Lens typeDiffersCinema lensSuper telephoto lens
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3 m
Lens mount interfaceDiffersCanon EFCanon 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
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one2.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
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
Weight & dimensions2 differ
DiameterDiffers11.4 cm16.8 cm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 mm
LengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source537 mm
WeightDiffers3.3 kg3.34 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens cap includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Aspect ratioKnown for one1.5:1, 1.78:1, 1.9:1Unknown — not stated by the source

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