Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM vs Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM and Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM .

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Product
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Name Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Release Year 2023 1992
Release Date 2023-10-11
MSRP N/A 519 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,12
Aperture
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 Super UD, 3 UD, and 3 aspherical lenses No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Focal Length 10-20 mm 20 mm
Zoom Range 10 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 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 84 mm 77 mm
Length 112 mm 70 mm
Weight 570 gr 405 gr
Other
Canon RF 10-20mm F4 L IS STM
Canon EF 20mm F2.8 USM
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 72 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-75
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A