Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USMvsCanon RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
100-500mm / F4.5-7.1
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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 RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight680g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 100-500mm in a single lens
When the RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 80cm
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
- RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM207.6mm long × 93.8mm diameter
- RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM314.1mm long × 102.3mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM | Canon RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 200mm | −100mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 500mm | 800mm | −300mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F6.3 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F7.1 | F9 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F32 | F32 | — |
| Min focus distance | 90cm | 80cm | +0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.33× | 0.25× | +0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 1.37kg | 2.05kg | −680g |
| Length | 207.6mm | 314.1mm | −106.5mm |
| Diameter | 93.8mm | 102.3mm | −8.5mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 95mm | −18mm |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 | −3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L 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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RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
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RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
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