Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM vs Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM and Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM.

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Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Name Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Release Year 2021 2020
Release Date 2021-04-14 2020-07-09
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1399 USD 2599 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Mount Canon RF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Nano Ultrasonic Nano Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 26 cm 90 cm
Maximum Magnification 1,4 0,33
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4,5-7,1
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 100 mm
F7,1 at 500 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 20 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Super Spectra Coating 1 Super UD + 6 UD elements
Focal Length
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Focal Length 100 mm 100-500 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
400 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 4 stops
Physical
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 82 mm 94 mm
Length 148 mm 208 mm
Weight 730 gr 1365 gr
Other
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-73C ET-83F (WIII)
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A