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Canon RF 85 mm f1.2L USM vs Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 4identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 85 mm f1.2L USM has 20.7° more lens viewing angle, horizontal than the Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM (24° vs 3.3°). The Canon RF 85 mm f1.2L USM has 13.8° more lens viewing angle, vertical than the Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM (16° vs 2.2°). The Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM has 3.35 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 85 mm f1.2L USM (4.2 m vs 0.85 m). Lens structure (elements/groups): 13/9 on the Canon RF 85 mm f1.2L USM, 17/13 on the Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM. Lens type: Telephoto lens on the Canon RF 85 mm f1.2L USM, Super telephoto lens on the Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 85 mm f1.2L USM:13/9
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:17/13
  • Lens type
    • RF 85 mm f1.2L USM:Telephoto lens
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:Super telephoto lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF 85 mm f1.2L USM:24°
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:3.3°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF 85 mm f1.2L USM:16°
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:2.2°
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 85 mm f1.2L USM:0.85 m
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:4.2 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 85 mm f1.2L USM:16
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:32
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF 85 mm f1.2L USM:0.12x
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:0.15x
  • Product colour
    • RF 85 mm f1.2L USM:Black
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:Black, White

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Comparison of RF 85 mm f1.2L USM, RF600mm F4 L IS USM
25 specifications
Lens system6 differ
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs13/917/13
Lens typeDiffersTelephoto lensSuper telephoto lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers24°3.3°
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 - 32
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers16°2.2°
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.85 m4.2 m
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Minimum aperture numberDiffers1632
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one30 - 28°Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.12x0.15x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
Technical detailsidentical
Viewing angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1°
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterDiffers8.2 cm16.8 cm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 mm
LengthDiffers117.3 mm472 mm
WeightDiffers1.2 kg3.09 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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