The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z and the Canon RF 200-800mm 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 200-800mm is the longer of the two lenses at 314mm. The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z with a length of 199mm, is 115mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 200-800mm also has a larger diameter of 102mm compared to the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z and Canon RF 200-800mm to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z and the Canon RF 200-800mm 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 70-200mm F2.8 Z weighs 1115g, which means it is 935g (45%) lighter than the Canon RF 200-800mm which has a weight of 2050g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Canon RF 200-800mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 200-800mm:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z and the Canon RF 200-800mm 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
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z 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 Canon RF 200-800mm has a focal range of 200-800mm and 4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 320 - 1280mm .
