Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS 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 USM and Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2001 2020
Release Date 2020-11-04
MSRP 1999 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1399 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS 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 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 USM
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Nano Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 140 cm 60 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,28
Aperture
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Construction 23 elements  /  18 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 4 UD elements + Air Sphere coating
Focal Length
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS 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
IS
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 86 mm 84 mm
Length 197 mm 119 mm
Weight 1570 gr 695 gr
Other
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS 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-86 ET-83G
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A