Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USMvsCanon RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
100-400mm / F5.6-8
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RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
200-800mm / F6.3-9
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Which to choose
When the RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight1415g lighter, so easier to carry
When the RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM suits you better
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM164.7mm long × 79.5mm diameter
- RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM314.1mm long × 102.3mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM | Canon RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 200mm | −100mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 800mm | −400mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F5.6 | F6.3 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F8 | F9 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F32 | F32 | — |
| Min focus distance | 88cm | 80cm | +0.08m |
| Max magnification | 0.41× | 0.25× | +0.16x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 635g | 2.05kg | −1415g |
| Length | 164.7mm | 314.1mm | −149.4mm |
| Diameter | 79.5mm | 102.3mm | −22.8mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 95mm | −28mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 | −2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM relative to RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
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RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
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