Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
Key differences
- —The RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM is 40g lighter (1070g vs 1110g).
- —At launch the RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM cost $300 less ($2,699 vs $2,999).
- —For close-ups the RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z reaches 0.30× vs 0.23×.
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 70–200mm
- 70–200mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 1,070g◆
- 1,110g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 89.9 × 146.0mm
- 88.5 × 199.0mm
- Volume
- 927 cm³◆
- 1224 cm³
- Density
- 1.15 g/cm³
- 0.91 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.70m
- 0.49m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.23×
- 0.30×◆
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 13
- 18 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- Nano USM (x2)
- Nano USM (x2)
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2019
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,699◆
- $2,999
- Sharpness
- 9.1
- 9.5◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.6
- 9.0◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.9
- 9.3◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.6
- 8.9◆
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0
- 9.4◆
- Value / Size
- 6.6◆
- 6.5
Performance overlay
- RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
- RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.