Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM vs Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM and Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
| Name | Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM | Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2020 |
| Release Date | 2018-06-07 | 2020-11-04 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 2099 USD | 1399 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon RF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ring-Type Ultrasonic | Nano Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 120 cm | 60 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,28 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 | 9 |
Optics |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
| Construction | 23 elements / 19 groups | 16 elements / 11 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Five fluorite and five UD elements, ASC and fluorine coatings | 4 UD elements + Air Sphere coating |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
| Focal Length | 70-200 mm | 70-200 mm |
| Zoom Range | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 3.5 stops | 5 stops |
Physical |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Length | 199 mm | 119 mm |
| Weight | 1440 gr | 695 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-87 | ET-83G |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
