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 Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 208mm. The Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM with a length of 199mm, is 9mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM and Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II weighs 1180g, 18% (260g) lighter than the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM's weight of 1440g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
