Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM and Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM.

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Product
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Name Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2019 2012
Release Date 2019-02-14 2012-11-06
MSRP N/A 1499 USD
Last known price 2099 USD 999 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Nano Ultrasonic Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 21 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,3 0,7
Aperture
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 21 elements  /  15 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical + 3 UD elements No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 24-70 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 46 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 89 mm 83 mm
Length 126 mm 93 mm
Weight 900 gr 600 gr
Other
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-88E EW-83L
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A