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

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

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Product
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Name Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Release Year 2006 1995
Release Date
MSRP 1349 USD 1449 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 120 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Construction 20 elements  /  15 groups 18 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L 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
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 76 mm 84 mm
Length 172 mm 193 mm
Weight 760 gr 1310 gr
Other
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-74 ET-83II
Tripod Collar Not included
(but available as accessory)
Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A