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 Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD 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. Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD is the longer of the two lenses at 175mm. The Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM with a length of 119mm, is 56mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD's 76mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM and Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD 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 Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD 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 164g (19%) lighter than the Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD which has a weight of 859g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD 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 Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD 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.
Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has a focal range of 70-200mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
112 - 320mm .
On the other hand, the Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD has a focal range of 70-210mm and 3.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112 - 336mm .
