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

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  • 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
Lens system10 differ
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs18/1523/28
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers29 - 10°20° - 6° 50'
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers19° 30' - 714° - 4° 35'
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers34 - 12°24° - 8° 15'
Focal length rangeDiffers70 - 200 mm100 - 300 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.49 m1.8 m
Macro ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1:6.25
Number of aspheric elementsDiffers31
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers119
Image stabilizer typeDiffersIn-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Differs7.56
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one2.8Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
AF actuatorDiffersDual Nano USMNano USM
Lens colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsDiffers14
Lens hood modelDiffersET-88CET-124
Maximum magnificationKnown for one0.3xUnknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens hood typeKnown for oneRemovable lens hoodUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
WeatherproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJapan
Layers per palletDiffers3 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers8.85 cm12.8 cm
Filter sizeDiffers82 mm112 mm
LengthDiffers199 mm323.4 mm
WeightDiffers1.11 kg2.59 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers184 mm468 mm
Package heightDiffers332 mm289 mm
Package volumeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38952 cm³
Package weightDiffers2.1 kg6.12 kg
Package widthDiffers184 mm288 mm
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging content1 differ
Lens cap modelDiffersE-82 IIE-112
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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