The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM and the Canon 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 USM 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 RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Canon 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 USM with a length of 90mm, is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Canon 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 USM's 78mm diameter.
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 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 USM weighs 500g, 33% (250g) lighter than the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM's weight of 750g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM and the Canon 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 USM have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Canon 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount and Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM has a focal range of 24-240mm and
10.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
38.4 - 384mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 USM has a focal range of 28-200mm and 7.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 44.8 - 320mm.