Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Key differences
- —The RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM is 375g lighter (695g vs 1070g).
- —The RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM cost $1,100 less ($1,599 vs $2,699).
- —For close-ups the RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM reaches 0.28× vs 0.23×.
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 70–200mm
- 70–200mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F4
- Weight
- 1,070g
- 695g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 89.9 × 146.0mm
- 83.5 × 119.0mm
- Volume
- 927 cm³
- 652 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.15 g/cm³
- 1.07 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.70m
- 0.60m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.23×
- 0.28×◆
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 13
- 16 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Nano USM (x2)
- Nano USM (x2)
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2019
- 2020
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,699
- $1,599◆
- Sharpness
- 9.1◆
- 8.8
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.6◆
- 8.1
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.9
- 9.0◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.6◆
- 8.5
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 8.8
- Value / Size
- 6.6
- 7.6◆
Performance overlay
- RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
- RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.