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Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM vs Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 3identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM has 20.7° more lens viewing angle, horizontal than the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM (26° vs 5.3°). The Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM has 12.7° more lens viewing angle, vertical than the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM (16° vs 3.3°). The Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM has 315 mm more fixed focal length than the Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM (400 mm vs 85 mm). Component for: MILC on the Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM, SLR on the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 14/10 on the Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM, 17/13 on the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM.

  • Component for
    • RF 85mm F1.4L VCM:MILC
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:SLR
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 85mm F1.4L VCM:14/10
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:17/13
  • Lens type
    • RF 85mm F1.4L VCM:Telephoto lens
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:Super telephoto lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF 85mm F1.4L VCM:26°
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:5.3°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF 85mm F1.4L VCM:16°
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:3.3°
  • Fixed focal length
    • RF 85mm F1.4L VCM:85 mm
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:400 mm
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 85mm F1.4L VCM:0.75 m
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:2.5 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 85mm F1.4L VCM:16
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:32

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Comparison of RF 85mm F1.4L VCM, RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM
39 specifications
Lens system9 differ
Component forDiffersMILCSLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs14/1017/13
Lens typeDiffersTelephoto lensSuper telephoto lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers26°5.3°
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers16°3.3°
Fixed focal lengthDiffers85 mm400 mm
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one28º 30'Unknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.75 m2.5 m
Control ringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneCanon RFUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberDiffers1632
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers119
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Known for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 - 32
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image stabilizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5
Performance1 differ
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.12x0.17x
Lens hoodKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens hood modelKnown for oneET-73CUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Market segmentKnown for oneProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
DustproofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, White
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers7.65 cm16.3 cm
Filter sizeDiffers67 mm52 mm
LengthDiffers99.3 mm367 mm
WeightDiffers636 g2.89 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag modelKnown for oneLP1219Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens cap includedYesYes
Lens cap modelKnown for oneE-67 IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Viewing angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1°

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