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Canon RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM vs Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM

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

Key differences

The Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM has 1 /13 more lens structure (elements/groups) than the Canon RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM (17/13 vs 16/13). The Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM has 3.95 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM (4.2 m vs 0.25 m). The Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM has 10 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM (32 vs 22). Component for: MILC on the Canon RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM, SLR on the Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM. Lens type: Ultra-wide zoom lens on the Canon RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM, Super telephoto lens on the Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM.

  • Component for
    • RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:MILC
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:SLR
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:16/13
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:17/13
  • Lens type
    • RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:Ultra-wide zoom lens
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:Super telephoto lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:98°-65°
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:3.3°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:74°10'-46°
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:2.2°
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:0.25 m
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:4.2 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:22
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:32
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM:0.26x
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:0.15x

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Comparison of RF 16-28 mm f2.8 IS STM, RF600mm F4 L IS USM
36 specifications
Lens system7 differ
Component forDiffersMILCSLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs16/1317/13
Lens typeDiffersUltra-wide zoom lensSuper telephoto lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers98°-65°3.3°
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers74°10'-46°2.2°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one108°10'-75°Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one16 - 28 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.25 m4.2 m
Control ringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneCanon RFUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberDiffers2232
Number of diaphragm blades99
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneIn-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer number of stops (OIS)Known for one5.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Known for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 - 32
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 mm
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Performance1 differ
AF actuatorKnown for oneSTMUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.26x0.15x
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
DustproofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers7.65 cm16.8 cm
Filter sizeDiffers67 mm52 mm
LengthDiffers91 mm472 mm
WeightDiffers445 g3.09 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedYesYes
Lens cap modelKnown for oneE-67 IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Viewing angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1°

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