Canon EF 70-200mm F4 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 F4 L IS USM and Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM.
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Product |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Name | Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM | Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2019 |
| Release Date | 2019-02-14 | |
| MSRP | 1349 USD | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 2499 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 70-200mm 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 EF 70-200mm F4 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 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 | No information | Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 120 cm | 70 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,23 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Construction | 20 elements / 15 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 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
IS |
Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 5 stops |
Physical |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 76 mm | 90 mm |
| Length | 172 mm | 146 mm |
| Weight | 760 gr | 1070 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM |
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-74 | ET-83F (WIII) |
| Tripod Collar |
Not included (but available as accessory) |
Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |