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Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM vs Canon RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 3identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM has 4.02 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM (4.3 m vs 0.28 m). The Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM has 42 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM (64 vs 22). The Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM has 7.95 cm more diameter than the Canon RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM (16.8 cm vs 8.85 cm). Component for: MILC on the Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM, SLR on the Canon RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 26/18 on the Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM, 16/12 on the Canon RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM.

  • Component for
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:MILC
    • RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM:SLR
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:26/18
    • RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM:16/12
  • Lens type
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:Super telephoto lens
    • RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM:Wide zoom lens
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:4.3 m
    • RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM:0.28 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:64
    • RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM:22
  • Product colour
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:Black, White
    • RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM:Black
  • Diameter
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:16.8 cm
    • RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM:8.85 cm
  • Filter size
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:52 mm
    • RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM:82 mm

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Comparison of RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM, RF 15-35 mm f2.8L IS USM
33 specifications
Lens system5 differ
Component forDiffersMILCSLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs26/1816/12
Lens typeDiffersSuper telephoto lensWide zoom lens
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 - 22
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 35 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers4.3 m0.28 m
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8
Minimum aperture numberDiffers6422
Number of aspheric elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of diaphragm blades99
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum magnificationKnown for one0.29xUnknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
DustproofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJapan
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers16.8 cm8.85 cm
Filter sizeDiffers52 mm82 mm
LengthDiffers537 mm125.7 mm
WeightDiffers3.34 kg840 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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