Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM vs Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM and Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM.
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Product |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Name | Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM | Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Release Year | 2020 | 2019 |
Release Date | 2020-11-04 | 2019-02-14 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 1399 USD | 2499 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 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 RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
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 RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Nano Ultrasonic | Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 60 cm | 70 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,28 | 0,23 |
Aperture |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Construction | 16 elements / 11 groups | 17 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 4 UD elements + Air Sphere coating | Two glass-molded aspherical, one super UD, four UD (One of which is UD Aspherical) |
Focal Length |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 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 | Yes |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5 stops | 5 stops |
Physical |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Length | 119 mm | 146 mm |
Weight | 695 gr | 1070 gr |
Other |
Canon RF 70-200 F4 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-83G | ET-83F (WIII) |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |