Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26 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 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26 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 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26 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 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26 (11 vs 9). Lens structure (elements/groups): 26/18 on the Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26, 15/11 on the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM. Lens type: Super telephoto lens on the Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26, Wide-angle on the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:26/18
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:15/11
  • Lens type
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:Super telephoto lens
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:Wide-angle
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:4.3 m
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:0.2 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:64
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:16
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:9
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:11
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:0.29x
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:0.19x
  • Product colour
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:Black, White
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:Black
  • Diameter
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:16.8 cm
    • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:7.65 cm

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Comparison of RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26, 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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