Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM and Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM.

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Product
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM
Name Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2309C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM
Release Year 2001 2018
Release Date 2018-06-07
MSRP 1999 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1499 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 140 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,27
Aperture
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM
Construction 23 elements  /  18 groups 20 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 Fluorite + 2 UD, Super Spectra and fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II 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
IS
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 86 mm 80 mm
Length 197 mm 176 mm
Weight 1570 gr 780 gr
Other
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-86 ET-78B
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A