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

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

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Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Release Year 2001 2019
Release Date 2019-02-14
MSRP 1999 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2499 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 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 70-200mm F2.8 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 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 140 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23
Aperture
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Construction 23 elements  /  18 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Two glass-molded aspherical, one super UD, four UD (One of which is UD Aspherical)
Focal Length
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 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 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 86 mm 90 mm
Length 197 mm 146 mm
Weight 1570 gr 1070 gr
Other
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 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-83F (WIII)
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A