The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II 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. Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 200mm. The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM with a length of 146mm, is 54mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II's 88mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II and Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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. Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II weighs 1045g, which means it is 25g (2%) lighter than the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM which has a weight of 1070g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II and the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS 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 Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E 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 Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.