Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM vs Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM

15specifications compared
9differ
6identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM has 0.3 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM (0.9 m vs 0.6 m). The Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM has 0.05 x more maximum magnification than the Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM (0.33x vs 0.28x). The Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM has 1.03 cm more diameter than the Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM (9.38 cm vs 8.35 cm). Component for: SLR on the Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM, MILC/SLR on the Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 20/14 on the Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM, 16/11 on the Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM.

Component for
- RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:SLR
- RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:MILC/SLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)
- RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:20/14
- RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:16/11
Focal length range
- RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:100 - 500 mm
- RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:70 - 200 mm
Closest focusing distance
- RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:0.9 m
- RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:0.6 m
Maximum magnification
- RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:0.33x
- RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:0.28x
Product colour
- RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:Black, White
- RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:White
Diameter
- RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:9.38 cm
- RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:8.35 cm
Length
- RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:207.6 mm
- RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:1193 mm

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Comparison of RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM, RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM
25 specifications	A Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM View product	B Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM View product
Lens system4 differ
Component forDiffers	SLR	MILC/SLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	20/14	16/11
Lens type	Telephoto zoom lens	Telephoto zoom lens
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	4.5 - 7.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers	100 - 500 mm	70 - 200 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	0.9 m	0.6 m
Lens mount interface	Canon RF	Canon RF
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one	32	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of diaphragm blades	9	9
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Image sensor formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full frame
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Performance1 differ
Camera brands compatibility	Canon	Canon
CompatibilityKnown for one	EOS R EOS RP EOS Ra EOS R5 EOS R6 EOS R3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum magnificationDiffers	0.33x	0.28x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	White
DustproofKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterDiffers	9.38 cm	8.35 cm
Filter size	77 mm	77 mm
LengthDiffers	207.6 mm	1193 mm
WeightDiffers	1.53 kg	695 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens cap includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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