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Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM vs Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 6identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM has 4.1 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM (4.3 m vs 0.2 m). The Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM has 48 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM (64 vs 16). The Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM has 2 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM (11 vs 9). Lens structure (elements/groups): 26/18 on the Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM, 15/11 on the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM. Lens type: Super telephoto lens on the Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM, Wide-angle on the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:26/18
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:15/11
  • Lens type
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:Super telephoto lens
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:Wide-angle
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:4.3 m
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:0.2 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:64
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:16
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:9
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:11
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:0.29x
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:0.19x
  • Product colour
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:Black, White
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:Black
  • Diameter
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:16.8 cm
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:7.65 cm

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Comparison of RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM, RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM
39 specifications
Lens system5 differ
Component forMILCMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs26/1815/11
Lens typeDiffersSuper telephoto lensWide-angle
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 mm
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94°
Closest focusing distanceDiffers4.3 m0.2 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Minimum aperture numberDiffers6416
Number of aspheric elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers911
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresDiffersAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Fluorine coating, Sub-wavelength Structure Coating (SWC)
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.29x0.19x
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
Design1 differ
Market segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceProfessional
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBayonet
DustproofYesYes
WeatherproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers16.8 cm7.65 cm
Filter sizeDiffers52 mm67 mm
LengthDiffers537 mm99.3 mm
WeightDiffers3.34 kg519 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedYesYes
Bag modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLP1219
Lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE-67II
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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