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

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

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Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Name Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Release Year 2020 2010
Release Date 2020-11-04
MSRP N/A 2499 USD
Last known price 1399 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Nano Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 60 cm 120 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,28
Aperture
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 23 elements  /  19 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 4 UD elements + Air Sphere coating No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 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 Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 84 mm 88 mm
Length 119 mm 199 mm
Weight 695 gr 1490 gr
Other
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-83G ET-87
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A