Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM vs Canon RF 35 mm f1.4L VCM

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 3identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM has 0.62 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 35 mm f1.4L VCM (0.9 m vs 0.28 m). The Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM has 16 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF 35 mm f1.4L VCM (32 vs 16). The Canon RF 35 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 35 mm f1.4L VCM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 20/14 on the Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM, 14/11 on the Canon RF 35 mm f1.4L VCM.

  • Component for
    • RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:SLR
    • RF 35 mm f1.4L VCM:MILC
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:20/14
    • RF 35 mm f1.4L VCM:14/11
  • Lens type
    • RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:Telephoto zoom lens
    • RF 35 mm f1.4L VCM:Wide-angle
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:0.9 m
    • RF 35 mm f1.4L VCM:0.28 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:32
    • RF 35 mm f1.4L VCM:16
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:9
    • RF 35 mm f1.4L VCM:11
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:0.33x
    • RF 35 mm f1.4L VCM:0.18x
  • Product colour
    • RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:Black, White
    • RF 35 mm f1.4L VCM:Black

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Comparison of RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM, RF 35 mm f1.4L VCM
33 specifications
Lens system6 differ
Component forDiffersSLRMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs20/1414/11
Lens typeDiffersTelephoto zoom lensWide-angle
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54°
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source63°
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.9 m0.28 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Minimum aperture numberDiffers3216
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers911
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIn-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
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
Performance1 differ
AF actuatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNano USM, VCM
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.33x0.18x
Lens hoodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens hood modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEW-73F
CompatibilityKnown for oneEOS R EOS RP EOS Ra EOS R5 EOS R6 EOS R3Unknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
DustproofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers9.38 cm7.65 cm
Filter sizeDiffers77 mm67 mm
LengthDiffers207.6 mm99.3 mm
WeightDiffers1.53 kg555 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens cap includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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