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Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM vs Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 4identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM has 2 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM (2.6 m vs 0.6 m). The Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM has 0.06 x more maximum magnification than the Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM (0.34x vs 0.28x). The Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM has 7.95 cm more diameter than the Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM (16.3 cm vs 8.35 cm). Component for: MILC/SLR on the Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM, MILC on the Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 16/11 on the Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM, 26/18 on the Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM.

  • Component for
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:MILC/SLR
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:MILC
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:16/11
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:26/18
  • Lens type
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:Telephoto zoom lens
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:Super telephoto lens
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:0.6 m
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:2.6 m
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:0.28x
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:0.34x
  • Product colour
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:White
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:Black, White
  • Diameter
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:8.35 cm
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:16.3 cm
  • Filter size
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:77 mm
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:52 mm

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Comparison of RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM, RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM
23 specifications
Lens system4 differ
Component forDiffersMILC/SLRMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs16/1126/18
Lens typeDiffersTelephoto zoom lensSuper telephoto lens
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.6 m2.6 m
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64
Number of diaphragm blades99
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeKnown for one70 - 200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image sensor formatKnown for oneFull frameUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.28x0.34x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Manual focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
DustproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers8.35 cm16.3 cm
Filter sizeDiffers77 mm52 mm
LengthDiffers1193 mm432 mm
WeightDiffers695 g3.14 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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