Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM vs Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM and Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L.

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Product
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Name Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Release Year 2021 2011
Release Date 2021-09-14
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 599 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Nano Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 88 cm 200 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,41 0,15
Aperture
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Maximum Aperture F5,6-8
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F5,6 at 100 mm
F8 at 400 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 25 elements  /  20 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 UD + 1 aspherical element, Super Spectra Coating No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Focal Length 100-400 mm 200-400 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm 200 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No Yes
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A 1.4x
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5.5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 80 mm 128 mm
Length 165 mm 366 mm
Weight 635 gr 3620 gr
Other
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 67 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-74B ET-120 (WII)
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A