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Canon RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM vs Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 3identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM has 6° more lens viewing angle, horizontal than the Canon RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM (26° vs 20°). The Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM has 2° more lens viewing angle, vertical than the Canon RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM (16° vs 14°). The Canon RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM has 15 mm more fixed focal length than the Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM (100 mm vs 85 mm). Component for: SLR on the Canon RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM, MILC on the Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 17/13 on the Canon RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM, 14/10 on the Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM.

  • Component for
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:SLR
    • RF 85mm F1.4L VCM:MILC
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:17/13
    • RF 85mm F1.4L VCM:14/10
  • Lens type
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:Macro lens
    • RF 85mm F1.4L VCM:Telephoto lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:20°
    • RF 85mm F1.4L VCM:26°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:14°
    • RF 85mm F1.4L VCM:16°
  • Fixed focal length
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:100 mm
    • RF 85mm F1.4L VCM:85 mm
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:0.26 m
    • RF 85mm F1.4L VCM:0.75 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:32
    • RF 85mm F1.4L VCM:16

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Comparison of RF 100 mm f2.8L Macro IS USM, RF 85mm F1.4L VCM
39 specifications
Lens system9 differ
Component forDiffersSLRMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs17/1314/10
Lens typeDiffersMacro lensTelephoto lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers20°26°
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers14°16°
Fixed focal lengthDiffers100 mm85 mm
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28º 30'
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.26 m0.75 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCanon RF
Minimum aperture numberDiffers3216
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers911
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.8 - 32Unknown — not stated by the source
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one2.8Unknown — 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
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Maximum magnificationDiffers1.4x0.12x
Lens hoodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens hood modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceET-73C
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceProfessional
DustproofYesYes
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterDiffers8.15 cm7.65 cm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 mm
LengthDiffers148 mm99.3 mm
WeightDiffers730 g636 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-67 II
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Viewing angleKnown for one24°Unknown — not stated by the source

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