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 Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 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. Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 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, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 84mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM and Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 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 Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 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 290g (29%) lighter than the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 which has a weight of 985g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM and the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 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 Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 has the Leica L 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 Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F4 .
