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Canon CN-E31.5-95MM L SP (F) vs Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 1identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM has 1.1 more maximum aperture number than the Canon CN-E31.5-95MM L SP (F) (2.8 vs 1.7). The Canon CN-E31.5-95MM L SP (F) has 2 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM (11 vs 9). The Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM has 4.9 cm more diameter than the Canon CN-E31.5-95MM L SP (F) (16.3 cm vs 11.4 cm). Component for: Camcorder on the Canon CN-E31.5-95MM L SP (F), SLR on the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM. Lens type: Cinema lens on the Canon CN-E31.5-95MM L SP (F), Super telephoto lens on the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM.

  • Component for
    • CN-E31.5-95MM L SP (F):Camcorder
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:SLR
  • Lens type
    • CN-E31.5-95MM L SP (F):Cinema lens
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:Super telephoto lens
  • Maximum aperture number
    • CN-E31.5-95MM L SP (F):1.7
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:2.8
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • CN-E31.5-95MM L SP (F):11
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:9
  • Product colour
    • CN-E31.5-95MM L SP (F):Black
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:Black, White
  • Diameter
    • CN-E31.5-95MM L SP (F):11.4 cm
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:16.3 cm
  • Weight
    • CN-E31.5-95MM L SP (F):3.5 kg
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:2.89 kg

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Comparison of CN-E31.5-95MM L SP (F), RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM
30 specifications
Lens system4 differ
Component forDiffersCamcorderSLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17/13
Lens typeDiffersCinema lensSuper telephoto lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3°
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 - 32
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3°
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 mm
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 m
Maximum aperture numberDiffers1.72.8
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers119
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image stabilizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5
Focal length rangeKnown for one31.5 - 95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens mount interfaceKnown for onePL mountUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 source0.17x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
Technical detailsidentical
Viewing angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1°
Aspect ratioKnown for one1.78:1, 1.9:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one3xUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
DiameterDiffers11.4 cm16.3 cm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 mm
LengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source367 mm
WeightDiffers3.5 kg2.89 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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