The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 and the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS 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. Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 209mm. The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM with a length of 146mm, is 63mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 94mm compared to the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM's 90mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 and Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 and the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS 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 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM weighs 1070g, 31% (500g) lighter than the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8's weight of 1570g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM has a 77mm 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 Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
