Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM vs Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 6identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM has 0.7 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM (0.9 m vs 0.2 m). The Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM has 16 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM (32 vs 16). The Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM has 2 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM (11 vs 9). Component for: SLR on the Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM, MILC on the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 20/14 on the Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM, 15/11 on the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM.

  • Component for
    • RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:SLR
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:MILC
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:20/14
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:15/11
  • Lens type
    • RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:Telephoto zoom lens
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:Wide-angle
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:0.9 m
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:0.2 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:32
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:16
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:9
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:11
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:0.33x
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:0.19x
  • Product colour
    • RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:Black, White
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:Black

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Comparison of RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM, RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM
42 specifications
Lens system6 differ
Component forDiffersSLRMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs20/1415/11
Lens typeDiffersTelephoto zoom lensWide-angle
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 mm
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94°
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.9 m0.2 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Minimum aperture numberDiffers3216
Number of aspheric elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers911
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one4.5 - 7.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one100 - 500 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Fluorine coating, Sub-wavelength Structure Coating (SWC)
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.33x0.19x
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Lens hoodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens hood shapeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePetal lens hood
Lens hood typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRemovable lens hood
Lens hood modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEW-73H
CompatibilityKnown for oneEOS R EOS RP EOS Ra EOS R5 EOS R6 EOS R3Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceProfessional
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBayonet
WeatherproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers9.38 cm7.65 cm
Filter sizeDiffers77 mm67 mm
LengthDiffers207.6 mm99.3 mm
WeightDiffers1.53 kg519 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bag modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLP1219
Lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE-67II
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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