Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM vs Ricoh A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

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Key differences

The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM has 0.73 m more closest focusing distance than the Ricoh A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (0.98 m vs 0.25 m). The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM has 34.5 more maximum aperture number than the Ricoh A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (40 vs 5.5). The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM has 1 more minimum aperture number than the Ricoh A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (4.5 vs 3.5). Lens structure (elements/groups): 21/16 on the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, 11/9 on the Ricoh A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. Aperture range (F-F): 4.5 - 5.6 on the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, 3.5 - 5.5 on the Ricoh A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM:21/16
    • A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5:11/9
  • Aperture range (F-F)
    • EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM:4.5 - 5.6
    • A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5:3.5 - 5.5
  • Closest focusing distance
    • EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM:0.98 m
    • A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5:0.25 m
  • Maximum aperture number
    • EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM:40
    • A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5:5.5
  • Minimum aperture number
    • EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM:4.5
    • A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5:3.5
  • Product colour
    • EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM:Black, White
    • A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5:Black
  • Length
    • EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM:193 mm
    • A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5:93.3 mm
  • Weight
    • EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM:1.64 kg
    • A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5:350 g

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Comparison of EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
32 specifications
Lens system5 differ
Component forKnown for oneSLRUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs21/1611/9
Lens typeKnown for oneTelephoto lensUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one20°Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Differs4.5 - 5.63.5 - 5.5
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneAutoUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one14°Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one24 - 6.1°Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one100 - 400 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.98 m0.25 m
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneCanon EFUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberDiffers405.5
Minimum aperture numberDiffers4.53.5
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.7 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 - 85 mm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 mm
Sensor typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCMOS
Performanceidentical
AF actuatorKnown for oneUSMUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum magnificationKnown for one0.31xUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens hoodKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera brands compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentax
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Weight & dimensions2 differ
DiameterKnown for one9.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Filter sizeKnown for one77 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
LengthDiffers193 mm93.3 mm
WeightDiffers1.64 kg350 g
Technical detailsidentical
ISO sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Megapixel (approx.)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.2 MP

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