Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM vs Canon RF-S 18-150 mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 3identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM has 42 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF-S 18-150 mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM (64 vs 22). The Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM has 9.4 cm more diameter than the Canon RF-S 18-150 mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM (16.3 cm vs 6.9 cm). The Canon RF-S 18-150 mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM has 3 mm more filter size than the Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM (55 mm vs 52 mm). Lens structure (elements/groups): 26/18 on the Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM, 17/13 on the Canon RF-S 18-150 mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM. Lens type: Super telephoto lens on the Canon RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM, Wide lens on the Canon RF-S 18-150 mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM:26/18
    • RF-S 18-150 mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM:17/13
  • Lens type
    • RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM:Super telephoto lens
    • RF-S 18-150 mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM:Wide lens
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM:64
    • RF-S 18-150 mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM:22
  • Product colour
    • RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM:Black, White
    • RF-S 18-150 mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM:Black
  • Diameter
    • RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM:16.3 cm
    • RF-S 18-150 mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM:6.9 cm
  • Filter size
    • RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM:52 mm
    • RF-S 18-150 mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM:55 mm
  • Length
    • RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM:432 mm
    • RF-S 18-150 mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM:84.5 mm

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Comparison of RF 800mm F5.6 L IS USM, RF-S 18-150 mm f3.5-6.3 IS STM
31 specifications
Lens system3 differ
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs26/1817/13
Lens typeDiffersSuper telephoto lensWide lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64° 30' - 8° 40
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45° 30' - 5° 45
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source74° 20' - 10° 25'
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 - 150 mm
Image sensor formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAPS-C
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 mm
Minimum aperture numberDiffers6422
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29 mm
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one2.6 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Lens coating featuresDiffersAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Maximum magnificationKnown for one0.34xUnknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
DustproofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterDiffers16.3 cm6.9 cm
Filter sizeDiffers52 mm55 mm
LengthDiffers432 mm84.5 mm
WeightKnown for one3.14 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE-55
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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