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Canon RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM vs Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 6identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM has 80 mm more fixed focal length than the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM (100 mm vs 20 mm). The Canon RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM has 0.06 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM (0.26 m vs 0.2 m). The Canon RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM has 1.4 more maximum aperture number than the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM (2.8 vs 1.4). Component for: SLR on the Canon RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM, MILC on the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 17/13 on the Canon RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM, 15/11 on the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM.

  • Component for
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:SLR
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:MILC
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:17/13
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:15/11
  • Lens type
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:Macro lens
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:Wide-angle
  • Fixed focal length
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:100 mm
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:20 mm
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:0.26 m
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:0.2 m
  • Maximum aperture number
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:2.8
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:1.4
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:32
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:16
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:9
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:11

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Comparison of RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM, RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM
45 specifications
Lens system8 differ
Component forDiffersSLRMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs17/1315/11
Lens typeDiffersMacro lensWide-angle
Fixed focal lengthDiffers100 mm20 mm
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94°
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.26 m0.2 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCanon RF
Maximum aperture numberDiffers2.81.4
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
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one20°Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.8 - 32Unknown — not stated by the source
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one14°Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Auto focusYesYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
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 magnificationDiffers1.4x0.19x
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ultrasonic motor (USM)YesYes
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
Designidentical
Market segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceProfessional
Product colourBlackBlack
Mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBayonet
DustproofYesYes
WeatherproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterDiffers8.15 cm7.65 cm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 mm
LengthDiffers148 mm99.3 mm
WeightDiffers730 g519 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLP1219
Lens cap includedYesYes
Lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE-67II
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Viewing angleKnown for one24°Unknown — not stated by the source

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