Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM

14specifications compared
11differ
3identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM has 4.17 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM (4.3 m vs 0.13 m). The Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM has 42 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM (64 vs 22). The Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM has 2 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM (9 vs 7). Lens structure (elements/groups): 26/18 on the Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM, 9/7 on the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM. Lens type: Super telephoto lens on the Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM, Ultra-wide lens on the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM.

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:26/18
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM:9/7
Lens type
- RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:Super telephoto lens
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM:Ultra-wide lens
Closest focusing distance
- RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:4.3 m
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM:0.13 m
Minimum aperture number
- RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:64
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM:22
Number of diaphragm blades
- RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:9
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM:7
Maximum magnification
- RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:0.29x
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM:0.26x
Product colour
- RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:Black, White
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM:Black
Diameter
- RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:16.8 cm
- RF 16mm F2.8 STM:6.92 cm

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM, RF 16mm F2.8 STM
31 specifications	A Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM View product	B Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM View product
Lens system5 differ
Component for	MILC	MILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	26/18	9/7
Lens typeDiffers	Super telephoto lens	Ultra-wide lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	98°
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	74°
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 mm
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	108°
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	4.3 m	0.13 m
Lens mount interface	Canon RF	Canon RF
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8
Minimum aperture numberDiffers	64	22
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers	9	7
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
AF actuatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	STM
Auto focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera brands compatibility	Canon	Canon
Maximum magnificationDiffers	0.29x	0.26x
Lens coating featuresKnown for one	Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	16.8 cm	6.92 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	52 mm	43 mm
LengthDiffers	537 mm	40.1 mm
WeightDiffers	3.34 kg	165 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	94 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	117 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	281 g
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	94 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More lens comparisons

All lens comparisons