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Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 9identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM has 0.1 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM (2.6 m vs 2.5 m). The Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM has 32 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM (64 vs 32). The Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM has 0.17 x more maximum magnification than the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM (0.34x vs 0.17x). Component for: SLR on the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM, MILC on the Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 17/13 on the Canon RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM, 26/18 on the Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM.

  • Component for
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:SLR
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:MILC
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:17/13
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:26/18
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:2.5 m
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:2.6 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:32
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:64
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:0.17x
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:0.34x
  • Length
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:367 mm
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:432 mm
  • Weight
    • RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM:2.89 kg
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:3.14 kg

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Comparison of RF400mm F2.8 L IS USM, RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM
29 specifications
Lens system4 differ
Component forDiffersSLRMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs17/1326/18
Lens typeSuper telephoto lensSuper telephoto lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one5.3°Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.8 - 32Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one3.3°Unknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one400 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceDiffers2.5 m2.6 m
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one2.8Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberDiffers3264
Number of diaphragm blades99
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for one5.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCanon RF
Performance1 differ
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.17x0.34x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)YesYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
DustproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Viewing angleKnown for one6.1°Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Diameter16.3 cm16.3 cm
Filter size52 mm52 mm
LengthDiffers367 mm432 mm
WeightDiffers2.89 kg3.14 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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