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 Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR 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. Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 179mm. The Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM with a length of 119mm, is 60mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR'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 RF 70-200 F4L IS USM weighs 695g, which means it is 155g (18%) lighter than the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR which has a weight of 850g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR has a 67mm 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 RF 70-200 F4L IS USM:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.
