Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II vs Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II vs Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
When comparing Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM and Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II which weighs 200 g, compared to the loser Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM which weighs 1530 g.
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
2. Compare minimum focusing distance
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 25 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 90 cm for Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM.
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Specifications
Full specifications table of Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II and Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM:
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM | |
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| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Year | Missing | 2020 |
| Weight | 200 g | 1530 g |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon RF |
| Focal Length | 18 - 55 mm | 100 - 500 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 3.5 - 5.6 | 4.5 - 7.1 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 90 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | 58 | 77 |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | No | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Canon Image Stabilizer (IS) | Canon Image Stabilizer (IS) |