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Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM vs Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCM

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 3identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM has 1 /11 more lens structure (elements/groups) than the Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCM (16/11 vs 15/11). The Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM has 0.4 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCM (0.6 m vs 0.2 m). The Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM has 2.6 more maximum aperture number than the Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCM (4 vs 1.4). Component for: MILC/SLR on the Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM, MILC on the Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCM. Lens type: Telephoto zoom lens on the Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM, Wide-angle on the Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCM.

  • Component for
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:MILC/SLR
    • RF20mm F1.4 L VCM:MILC
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:16/11
    • RF20mm F1.4 L VCM:15/11
  • Lens type
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:Telephoto zoom lens
    • RF20mm F1.4 L VCM:Wide-angle
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:0.6 m
    • RF20mm F1.4 L VCM:0.2 m
  • Maximum aperture number
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:4
    • RF20mm F1.4 L VCM:1.4
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:9
    • RF20mm F1.4 L VCM:11
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:0.28x
    • RF20mm F1.4 L VCM:0.19x
  • Product colour
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:White
    • RF20mm F1.4 L VCM:Black

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Comparison of RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM, RF20mm F1.4 L VCM
41 specifications
Lens system6 differ
Component forDiffersMILC/SLRMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs16/1115/11
Lens typeDiffersTelephoto zoom 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 distanceDiffers0.6 m0.2 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum aperture numberDiffers41.4
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Number of aspheric elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers911
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Focal length rangeKnown for one70 - 200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image sensor formatKnown for oneFull frameUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Fluorine coating, Sub-wavelength Structure Coating (SWC)
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.28x0.19x
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBayonet
DustproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WeatherproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers8.35 cm7.65 cm
Filter sizeDiffers77 mm67 mm
LengthDiffers1193 mm99.3 mm
WeightDiffers695 g519 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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