Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z vs Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Key differences
- —The RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM is 415g lighter (695g vs 1110g).
- —The RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM cost $1,400 less ($1,599 vs $2,999).
- —For close-ups the RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z reaches 0.30× vs 0.28×.
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 70–200mm
- 70–200mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F4
- Weight
- 1,110g
- 695g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.5 × 199.0mm
- 83.5 × 119.0mm
- Volume
- 1224 cm³
- 652 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.91 g/cm³
- 1.07 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.49m◆
- 0.60m
- Max magnification
- 0.30×◆
- 0.28×
- Elements / groups
- 18 / 15
- 16 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- Nano USM (x2)
- Nano USM (x2)
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
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- Released
- 2024
- 2020
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,999
- $1,599◆
- Sharpness
- 9.5◆
- 8.8
- Bokeh Rendering
- 9.0◆
- 8.1
- Autofocus Speed
- 9.3◆
- 9.0
- Flare Resistance
- 8.9◆
- 8.5
- Build / Sealing
- 9.4◆
- 8.8
- Value / Size
- 6.5
- 7.6◆
Performance overlay
- RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
- RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.