The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 200-800mm and the Canon RF 400mm F2.8L for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon RF 400mm F2.8L is the longer of the two lenses at 367mm. The Canon RF 200-800mm with a length of 314mm, is 53mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 400mm F2.8L also has a larger diameter of 163mm compared to the Canon RF 200-800mm's 102mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 200-800mm and Canon RF 400mm F2.8L to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 200-800mm and the Canon RF 400mm F2.8L Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon RF 200-800mm weighs 2050g, which means it is 840g (29%) lighter than the Canon RF 400mm F2.8L which has a weight of 2890g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 200-800mm has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Canon RF 400mm F2.8L has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 200-800mm:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 400mm F2.8L:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 200-800mm and the Canon RF 400mm F2.8L has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Focal Range
Canon RF 200-800mm has a focal range of 200-800mm and
4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
320 - 1280mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 400mm F2.8L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 400mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 640mm .
