Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM vs Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM is faster by 1 stop (f/4.0 vs f/5.6), letting in more light.
- Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is lighter by 60g.
- Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM goes wider (70mm vs 100mm).
- Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM reaches further (400mm vs 200mm).
| Spec | RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM | RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm (wider) | 100-400mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 (faster) | f/5.6 |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 16 | 12 |
| Weight g | 695.0 | 635.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 67 |
| Length mm | 119.0 | 164.7 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 83.5 | 79.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.6 (closer focusing) | 0.88 |
| Max magnification | 0.28 | 0.41 |
Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
A very compact f/4 telephoto zoom for Canon RF full-frame cameras with image stabilization. Small enough for hiking and travel.
Pros
- Very compact and light (695 g)
- Image stabilization
- Weather-sealed L build
- Constant f/4
Cons
- f/4 limits low light
- Less shallow depth of field
- Extends when zooming
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
A telephoto zoom for Canon RF full-frame cameras with image stabilization and a light build for its range.
Pros
- Light (635 g)
- Image stabilization
- Long range
- Compact
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Not an L-series build
- Less sharp than L lenses