Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z vs Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM

44specifications compared
24differ
20identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM has 1.31 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z (1.8 m vs 0.49 m). The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z has 2 more aspheric elements than the Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM (3 vs 1). The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z has 2 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM (11 vs 9). Lens structure (elements/groups): 18/15 on the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z, 23/28 on the Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM. Lens viewing angle, horizontal: 29 - 10° on the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z, 20° - 6° 50' on the Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM.

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:18/15
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:23/28
Lens viewing angle, horizontal
- RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:29 - 10°
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:20° - 6° 50'
Lens viewing angle, vertical
- RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:19° 30' - 7
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:14° - 4° 35'
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:34 - 12°
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:24° - 8° 15'
Focal length range
- RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:70 - 200 mm
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:100 - 300 mm
Closest focusing distance
- RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:0.49 m
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:1.8 m
Number of aspheric elements
- RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:3
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:1
Number of diaphragm blades
- RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:11
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM:9

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Comparison of RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z, RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM
59 specifications	A Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z View product	B Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM View product
Lens system10 differ
Component for	MILC	MILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	18/15	23/28
Lens type	Telephoto zoom lens	Telephoto zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	29 - 10°	20° - 6° 50'
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers	19° 30' - 7	14° - 4° 35'
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	34 - 12°	24° - 8° 15'
Focal length rangeDiffers	70 - 200 mm	100 - 300 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	0.49 m	1.8 m
Control ring	Yes	Yes
Image sensor format	Full frame	Full frame
Lens mount interface	Canon RF	Canon RF
Macro ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1:6.25
Minimum aperture number	22	22
Number of aspheric elementsDiffers	3	1
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers	11	9
Teleconverter/Extender compatible	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer typeDiffers	In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stops (OIS)	5.5	5.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Differs	7.5	6
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	2.8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
AF actuatorDiffers	Dual Nano USM	Nano USM
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Camera brands compatibility	Canon	Canon
Circular aperture	Yes	Yes
Lens coating features	Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)	Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Lens colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsDiffers	1	4
Lens hood	Yes	Yes
Lens hood modelDiffers	ET-88C	ET-124
Maximum magnificationKnown for one	0.3x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens hood typeKnown for one	Removable lens hood	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Mounting type	Bayonet	Bayonet
Dustproof	Yes	Yes
WeatherproofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Moisture-resistantKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Japan
Layers per palletDiffers	3 pc(s)	5 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	8.85 cm	12.8 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	82 mm	112 mm
LengthDiffers	199 mm	323.4 mm
WeightDiffers	1.11 kg	2.59 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers	184 mm	468 mm
Package heightDiffers	332 mm	289 mm
Package volumeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38952 cm³
Package weightDiffers	2.1 kg	6.12 kg
Package widthDiffers	184 mm	288 mm
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging content1 differ
Lens cap included	Yes	Yes
Lens cap modelDiffers	E-82 II	E-112
Rear lens cap included	Yes	Yes
Rear lens cap model	RF	RF
User guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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