Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM vs Canon RF 85 mm f1.2L USM

13specifications compared
9differ
4identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM has 0.05 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 85 mm f1.2L USM (0.9 m vs 0.85 m). The Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM has 16 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF 85 mm f1.2L USM (32 vs 16). The Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM has 0.21 x more maximum magnification than the Canon RF 85 mm f1.2L USM (0.33x vs 0.12x). Lens structure (elements/groups): 20/14 on the Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM, 13/9 on the Canon RF 85 mm f1.2L USM. Lens type: Telephoto zoom lens on the Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM, Telephoto lens on the Canon RF 85 mm f1.2L USM.

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:20/14
- RF 85 mm f1.2L USM:13/9
Lens type
- RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:Telephoto zoom lens
- RF 85 mm f1.2L USM:Telephoto lens
Closest focusing distance
- RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:0.9 m
- RF 85 mm f1.2L USM:0.85 m
Minimum aperture number
- RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:32
- RF 85 mm f1.2L USM:16
Maximum magnification
- RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:0.33x
- RF 85 mm f1.2L USM:0.12x
Product colour
- RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:Black, White
- RF 85 mm f1.2L USM:Black
Diameter
- RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:9.38 cm
- RF 85 mm f1.2L USM:8.2 cm
Length
- RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM:207.6 mm
- RF 85 mm f1.2L USM:117.3 mm

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Comparison of RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM, RF 85 mm f1.2L USM
25 specifications	A Canon RF 100-500 mm f4.5-7.1 L IS USM View product	B Canon RF 85 mm f1.2L USM View product
Lens system4 differ
Component for	SLR	SLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	20/14	13/9
Lens typeDiffers	Telephoto zoom lens	Telephoto lens
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	4.5 - 7.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	100 - 500 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	0.9 m	0.85 m
Lens mount interfaceKnown for one	Canon RF	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberDiffers	32	16
Number of diaphragm blades	9	9
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24°
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 28°
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	0.12x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
DustproofKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterDiffers	9.38 cm	8.2 cm
Filter sizeKnown for one	77 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
LengthDiffers	207.6 mm	117.3 mm
WeightDiffers	1.53 kg	1.2 kg
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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