The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 and the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L 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 28-70mm F2L USM is the longer of the two lenses at 140mm. The Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 with a length of 92mm, is 48mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM also has a larger diameter of 104mm compared to the Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 and Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 and the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM 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 RF 28-70mm F2.8 weighs 494g, which means it is 936g (65%) lighter than the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM which has a weight of 1430g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Canon RF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Canon RF Mount
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM has a 95mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 and the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28-70mm but while Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8 , the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM's widest aperture value is
F2.0 .
