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Canon RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM vs Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 3identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Component for
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:SLR
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:MILC/SLR
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:17/13
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:16/11
  • Lens type
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:Macro lens
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:Telephoto zoom lens
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:0.26 m
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:0.6 m
  • Maximum aperture number
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:2.8
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:4
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:1.4x
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:0.28x
  • Product colour
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:Black
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:White
  • Diameter
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:8.15 cm
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:8.35 cm

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Comparison of RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM, RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM
30 specifications
Lens system5 differ
Component forDiffersSLRMILC/SLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs17/1316/11
Lens typeDiffersMacro lensTelephoto zoom lens
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
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.26 m0.6 m
Maximum aperture numberDiffers2.84
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one32Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of diaphragm blades99
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 - 200 mm
Image sensor formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull frame
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCanon RF
Performance1 differ
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Maximum magnificationDiffers1.4x0.28x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
DustproofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Viewing angleKnown for one24°Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterDiffers8.15 cm8.35 cm
LengthDiffers148 mm1193 mm
WeightDiffers730 g695 g
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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