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Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26 vs Canon RF 75-300 mm F4-5.6

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 2identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26 has 2.8 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 75-300 mm F4-5.6 (4.3 m vs 1.5 m). The Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26 has 2 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF 75-300 mm F4-5.6 (9 vs 7). The Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26 has 0.04 x more maximum magnification than the Canon RF 75-300 mm F4-5.6 (0.29x vs 0.25x). Component for: MILC on the Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26, Cropped frame(APS-C) camera on the Canon RF 75-300 mm F4-5.6. Lens structure (elements/groups): 26/18 on the Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26, 13/9 on the Canon RF 75-300 mm F4-5.6.

  • Component for
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:MILC
    • RF 75-300 mm F4-5.6:Cropped frame(APS-C) camera
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:26/18
    • RF 75-300 mm F4-5.6:13/9
  • Lens type
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:Super telephoto lens
    • RF 75-300 mm F4-5.6:Zoom lens
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:4.3 m
    • RF 75-300 mm F4-5.6:1.5 m
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:9
    • RF 75-300 mm F4-5.6:7
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:0.29x
    • RF 75-300 mm F4-5.6:0.25x
  • Product colour
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:Black, White
    • RF 75-300 mm F4-5.6:Black
  • Diameter
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:16.8 cm
    • RF 75-300 mm F4-5.6:7.12 cm

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Comparison of RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26, RF 75-300 mm F4-5.6
51 specifications
Lens system5 differ
Component forDiffersMILCCropped frame(APS-C) camera
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs26/1813/9
Lens typeDiffersSuper telephoto lensZoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27° - 6° 50'
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 - 5.6
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18° 11' - 4° 35'
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32° 11' - 8° 15'
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75-300 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers4.3 m1.5 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Image sensor formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAPS-C, Full frame
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers97
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTurn
Minimum aperture numberKnown for one64Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
CompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEOS R100 EOS R50 EOS R10 EOS R7 EOS R8 EOS R6 Mark II EOS R5 Mark II EOS RP EOS R6 EOS R5 EOS R3 EOS R1 EOS Ra EOS R EOS R5 C EOS C400 EOS C80 EOS R50 V EOS C70
Lens coating featuresDiffersAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.29x0.25x
Lens hoodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens hood modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceET-60
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConsumer
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
DustproofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEAR99
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source204 kg
Pallet net widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet net heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125.8 cm
Pallet net lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers16.8 cm7.12 cm
Filter sizeDiffers52 mm58 mm
LengthDiffers537 mm146.1 mm
WeightDiffers3.34 kg507 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source244 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source760 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE-58 II
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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