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Canon RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual vs Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 17identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM has 2° more lens viewing angle, horizontal than the Canon RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual (65° vs 63°). The Canon RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual has 17° more lens viewing angle, vertical than the Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM (63° vs 46°). The Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM has 12° more lens viewing angle, diagonal than the Canon RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual (75° vs 63°). Only the Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM has zoom capability. Lens structure (elements/groups): 9/7 on the Canon RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual, 8/6 on the Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual:9/7
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:8/6
  • Lens type
    • RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual:Stereoscopic lens
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:Wide zoom lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual:63°
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:65°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual:63°
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:46°
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual:63°
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:75°
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual:0.15 m
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:0.23 m
  • Image sensor format
    • RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual:APS-C
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:Full frame
  • Maximum aperture number
    • RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual:4
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:2.8

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Comparison of RF-S 7.8 mm F4 STM Dual, RF28mm F2.8 STM
52 specifications
Lens system10 differ
Component forMILCMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs9/78/6
Lens typeDiffersStereoscopic lensWide zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers63°65°
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers63°46°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers63°75°
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 - 28 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.15 m0.23 m
Control ringYesYes
Image sensor formatDiffersAPS-CFull frame
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Maximum aperture numberDiffers42.8
Minimum aperture numberDiffers1622
Number of diaphragm blades77
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Zoom capabilityDiffersNoYes
Image stabilizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one7.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
AF actuatorDiffersSTMST
Auto focusYesYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Circular apertureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens coating featuresSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Lens colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Manual focusYesYes
Lens hoodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Lens hood modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEW-55
Maximum magnificationKnown for one0.07xUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Mounting typeBayonetBayonet
DustproofNoNo
WeatherproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJapan
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Layers per pallet5 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Diameter6.92 cm6.92 cm
Filter sizeDiffers58 mm55 mm
LengthDiffers41.5 mm24.7 mm
WeightDiffers130 g120 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers110 mm150 mm
Package heightDiffers132 mm100 mm
Package weightDiffers272 g200 g
Package widthDiffers110 mm150 mm
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging content1 differ
Lens cap includedYesYes
Lens cap modelDiffersE-58IIE-55
Rear lens cap includedYesYes
Rear lens cap modelRFRF
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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