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Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM vs Canon RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 4identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM has 4.15 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ (4.3 m vs 0.15 m). The Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM has 42 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ (64 vs 22). The Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM has 2 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ (9 vs 7). Only the Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM has dustproof. Lens structure (elements/groups): 26/18 on the Canon RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM, 10/9 on the Canon RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:26/18
    • RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:10/9
  • Lens type
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:Super telephoto lens
    • RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:Ultra-wide zoom lens
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:4.3 m
    • RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:0.15 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:64
    • RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:22
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:9
    • RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:7
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:0.29x
    • RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:0.38x
  • Product colour
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:Black, White
    • RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:Black
  • Dustproof
    • RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM:Yes
    • RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ:No

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Comparison of RF 1200 mm f8L IS USM, RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ
36 specifications
Lens system5 differ
Component forMILCMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs26/1810/9
Lens typeDiffersSuper telephoto lensUltra-wide zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source78°05' - 41°25'
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56°40' - 28°15
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88°30' - 48°50'
Closest focusing distanceDiffers4.3 m0.15 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.4 - 48 mm
Image sensor formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAPS-C
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36
Minimum aperture numberDiffers6422
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers97
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Performance2 differ
AF actuatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSTM
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresDiffersAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.29x0.38x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Market segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConsumer
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
DustproofDiffersYesNo
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers16.8 cm6.96 cm
Filter sizeDiffers52 mm58 mm
LengthDiffers537 mm62 mm
WeightDiffers3.34 kg181 g
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE-58 II
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRF
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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