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Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM vs Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 8identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM has 0.1 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM (4.3 m vs 4.2 m). The Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM has 32 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM (64 vs 32). The Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM has 0.14 x more maximum magnification than the Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM (0.29x vs 0.15x). Component for: MILC on the Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM, SLR on the Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 26/18 on the Canon RF1200mm F8 L IS USM, 17/13 on the Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM.

  • Component for
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:MILC
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:SLR
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:26/18
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:17/13
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:4.3 m
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:4.2 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:64
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:32
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:0.29x
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:0.15x
  • Length
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:537 mm
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:472 mm
  • Weight
    • RF1200mm F8 L IS USM:3.34 kg
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:3.09 kg

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Comparison of RF1200mm F8 L IS USM, RF600mm F4 L IS USM
28 specifications
Lens system4 differ
Component forDiffersMILCSLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs26/1817/13
Lens typeSuper telephoto lensSuper telephoto lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3°
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 - 32
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2°
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers4.3 m4.2 m
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Minimum aperture numberDiffers6432
Number of diaphragm blades99
Image stabilizerYesYes
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneCanon RFUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.29x0.15x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)YesYes
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
DustproofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Viewing angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1°
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Diameter16.8 cm16.8 cm
Filter size52 mm52 mm
LengthDiffers537 mm472 mm
WeightDiffers3.34 kg3.09 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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