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Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM vs Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM

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

Key differences

The Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM has 1.6 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM (4.2 m vs 2.6 m). The Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM has 32 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM (64 vs 32). The Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM has 0.19 x more maximum magnification than the Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM (0.34x vs 0.15x). Component for: SLR on the Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM, MILC on the Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 17/13 on the Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM, 26/18 on the Canon RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM.

  • Component for
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:SLR
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:MILC
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:17/13
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:26/18
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:4.2 m
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:2.6 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:32
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:64
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:0.15x
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:0.34x
  • Diameter
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:16.8 cm
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:16.3 cm
  • Length
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:472 mm
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:432 mm
  • Weight
    • RF600mm F4 L IS USM:3.09 kg
    • RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM:3.14 kg

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Comparison of RF600mm F4 L IS USM, RF800mm F5.6 L IS USM
28 specifications
Lens system4 differ
Component forDiffersSLRMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs17/1326/18
Lens typeSuper telephoto lensSuper telephoto lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one3.3°Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one4 - 32Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one2.2°Unknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one600 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceDiffers4.2 m2.6 m
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberDiffers3264
Number of diaphragm blades99
Image stabilizerYesYes
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
Manual focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.15x0.34x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)YesYes
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Designidentical
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
DustproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Viewing angleKnown for one4.1°Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterDiffers16.8 cm16.3 cm
Filter size52 mm52 mm
LengthDiffers472 mm432 mm
WeightDiffers3.09 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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