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 Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 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. Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 209mm. The Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM with a length of 199mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 94mm 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 Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 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 Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 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. Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM weighs 1440g, which means it is 130g (8%) lighter than the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 which has a weight of 1570g.
Filter Threads
The Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8:
Lens Mounts
The Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 has the Leica L 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 Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
