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Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM vs Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 11identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM has 14.7° more lens viewing angle, horizontal than the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM (20° vs 5.3°). The Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM has 10.7° more lens viewing angle, vertical than the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM (14° vs 3.3°). The Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM has 300 mm more fixed focal length than the Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM (400 mm vs 100 mm). Lens type: Macro lens on the Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM, Super telephoto lens on the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM. Product colour: Black on the Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM, Black, White on the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM.

  • Lens type
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:Macro lens
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:Super telephoto lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:20°
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:5.3°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:14°
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:3.3°
  • Fixed focal length
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:100 mm
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:400 mm
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:0.26 m
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:2.5 m
  • Image stabilizer number of stops
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:8
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:5.5
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:1.4x
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:0.17x
  • Product colour
    • RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM:Black
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:Black, White

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Comparison of RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM, RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM
28 specifications
Lens system6 differ
Component forSLRSLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)17/1317/13
Lens typeDiffersMacro lensSuper telephoto lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers20°5.3°
Aperture range (F-F)2.8 - 322.8 - 32
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers14°3.3°
Fixed focal lengthDiffers100 mm400 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.26 m2.5 m
Maximum aperture number2.82.8
Minimum aperture number3232
Number of diaphragm blades99
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer number of stopsDiffers85.5
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Auto focusYesYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Maximum magnificationDiffers1.4x0.17x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)YesYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
DustproofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Viewing angleDiffers24°6.1°
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterDiffers8.15 cm16.3 cm
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 mm
LengthDiffers148 mm367 mm
WeightDiffers730 g2.89 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedYesYes

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