The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 and the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II 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. Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM is the longer of the two lenses at 199mm. The Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 with a length of 179mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4's 84mm 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. Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 weighs 985g, which means it is 505g (33%) lighter than the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM which has a weight of 1490g.
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 and the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM 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 Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm but while Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 has the fastest aperture of
F4, the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
