The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM and the Canon EF 70-200 F4L IS II USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM is the longer of the two lenses at 199mm. The Canon EF 70-200 F4L IS II USM with a length of 176mm is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to Canon EF 70-200 F4L IS II USM's 80mm diameter.
Below you can find the scaled side by side image of Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM and Canon EF 70-200 F4L IS II USM to get a better idea of how their size compare in real life.
Comparison image of Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM and Canon EF 70-200 F4L IS II USM Size and Weight Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Canon EF 70-200 F4L IS II USM weighs 780g, 45% (660g) lighter than the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM's weight of 1440g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM and Canon EF 70-200 F4L IS II USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Focal Range