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 Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM 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. Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM is the longer of the two lenses at 199mm. The Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II with a length of 197mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II's 87mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM and Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM 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 Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM 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. Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM weighs 1440g, which means it is 60g (4%) lighter than the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II which has a weight of 1500g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM and the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM 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 Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II has the Sony Alpha 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 Sony A99 II , Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
