Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM

44specifications compared
24differ
20identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM has 1.31 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM (1.8 m vs 0.49 m). The Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has 2 more aspheric elements than the Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM (3 vs 1). The Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has 2 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM (11 vs 9). Lens structure (elements/groups): 23/28 on the Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM, 18/15 on the Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM. Lens viewing angle, horizontal: 20° - 6° 50' on the Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM, 29 - 10° on the Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM.

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:23/28
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:18/15
Lens viewing angle, horizontal
- RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:20° - 6° 50'
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:29 - 10°
Lens viewing angle, vertical
- RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:14° - 4° 35'
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:19° 30' - 7
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:24° - 8° 15'
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:34 - 12°
Focal length range
- RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:100 - 300 mm
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:70 - 200 mm
Closest focusing distance
- RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:1.8 m
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:0.49 m
Number of aspheric elements
- RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:1
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:3
Number of diaphragm blades
- RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:9
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:11

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Comparison of RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM, RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM
59 specifications	A Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM View product	B Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM View product
Lens system10 differ
Component for	MILC	MILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	23/28	18/15
Lens type	Telephoto zoom lens	Telephoto zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	20° - 6° 50'	29 - 10°
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Auto/Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers	14° - 4° 35'	19° 30' - 7
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	24° - 8° 15'	34 - 12°
Focal length rangeDiffers	100 - 300 mm	70 - 200 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	1.8 m	0.49 m
Control ring	Yes	Yes
Image sensor format	Full frame	Full frame
Lens mount interface	Canon RF	Canon RF
Macro ratioKnown for one	1:6.25	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture number	22	22
Number of aspheric elementsDiffers	1	3
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers	9	11
Teleconverter/Extender compatible	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer typeDiffers	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stops (OIS)	5.5	5.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Differs	6	7.5
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance3 differ
AF actuatorDiffers	Nano USM	Dual Nano USM
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Camera brands compatibility	Canon	Canon
Circular aperture	Yes	Yes
Lens coating features	Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)	Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Lens colourKnown for one	White	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsDiffers	4	1
Lens hood	Yes	Yes
Lens hood modelDiffers	ET-124	ET-88C
Maximum magnificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Lens hood typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Removable lens hood
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Mounting type	Bayonet	Bayonet
Dustproof	Yes	Yes
WeatherproofKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Moisture-resistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originKnown for one	Japan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Layers per palletDiffers	5 pc(s)	3 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one	9 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	12.8 cm	8.85 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	112 mm	82 mm
LengthDiffers	323.4 mm	199 mm
WeightDiffers	2.59 kg	1.11 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers	468 mm	184 mm
Package heightDiffers	289 mm	332 mm
Package volumeKnown for one	38952 cm³	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	6.12 kg	2.1 kg
Package widthDiffers	288 mm	184 mm
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Lens cap included	Yes	Yes
Lens cap modelDiffers	E-112	E-82 II
Rear lens cap included	Yes	Yes
Rear lens cap model	RF	RF
User guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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