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

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

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Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Name Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Release Year 2021 1993
Release Date 2021-09-14
MSRP N/A 1339 USD
Last known price 599 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
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 400mm F5.6 L USM
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 350 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,41
Aperture
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
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
F5,6
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 7 elements  /  6 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 400mm F5.6 L USM
Focal Length 100-400 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5.5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 80 mm 90 mm
Length 165 mm 256 mm
Weight 635 gr 1250 gr
Other
Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU ET-74B Utdragbart
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A