Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM vs Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM

Key differences

The Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM has 380 mm more fixed focal length than the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM (400 mm vs 20 mm). The Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM has 2.3 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM (2.5 m vs 0.2 m). The Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM has 1.4 more maximum aperture number than the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM (2.8 vs 1.4). Only the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM has zoom capability. Component for: MILC on the Canon RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM, SLR on the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM.

• Component for
  • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:MILC
  • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:SLR
• Lens structure (elements/groups)
  • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:15/11
  • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:17/13
• Lens type
  • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:Wide-angle
  • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:Super telephoto lens
• Fixed focal length
  • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:20 mm
  • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:400 mm
• Closest focusing distance
  • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:0.2 m
  • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:2.5 m
• Maximum aperture number
  • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:1.4
  • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:2.8
• Minimum aperture number
  • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:16
  • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:32
• Number of diaphragm blades
  • RF 20 mm F1.4L VCM:11
  • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:9