Canon RF600mm F11 IS STMvsCanon RF600mm F4 L IS USM
RF600mm F11 IS STM
600mm / F11
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RF600mm F4 L IS USM
600mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the RF600mm F11 IS STM suits you better
- Weight2160g lighter, so easier to carry
When the RF600mm F4 L IS USM suits you better
- Brightness2.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- 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
- RF600mm F11 IS STM269.5mm long × 93mm diameter
- RF600mm F4 L IS USM472mm long × 168mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF600mm F11 IS STM | Canon RF600mm F4 L IS USM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 600mm | 600mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 600mm | 600mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F11 | F4 | 2.9 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F11 | F4 | 2.9 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F11 | F32 | −21.0 |
| Min focus distance | 4.5m | 4.2m | +0.30m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.15× | −0.01x |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | 930g | 3.09kg | −2160g |
| Length | 269.5mm | 472mm | −202.5mm |
| Diameter | 93mm | 168mm | −75mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 52mm | +30mm |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 | −1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF600mm F11 IS STM relative to RF600mm F4 L IS USM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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RF600mm F11 IS STM
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RF600mm F4 L IS USM
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