The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM and the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III 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 EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM is the longer of the two lenses at 199mm. The Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM with a length of 119mm, is 80mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM and Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM and the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III 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 70-200 F4L IS USM weighs 695g, which means it is 745g (51%) lighter than the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM which has a weight of 1440g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM and the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM 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 RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm but while Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has the fastest aperture of
F4 , the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM's widest aperture value is
F2.8 .
