Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
RF Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Canon RF mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z, the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM.
Lenses in Canon RF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z is a member of Canon's Hybrid L series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Canon Hybrid L Series Lenses in Canon RF Mount
Reasons to Buy the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z is compatible with cameras that have a 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 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z has a maximum diameter of 89mm and a total length of 199mm . It weighs 1115g / 39.3 oz .
Check the size of the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z when attached to RF Mount cameras :
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z and the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM , offering a better understanding of their dimensions in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here .
Comparison image of the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z and the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Size and Weight
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z has a filter thread of 82mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z:
You can also check All Canon RF Mount Lenses with 82mm Filter Thread Size
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 an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112 - 320mm .
Teleconverter Compatibility
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z is compatible with the Teleconverters below. With the use of these TC/extenders, you can find how the total focal reach and effective aperture of your Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z changes below:
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
Weather Sealings of the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z
The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Optical Image Stabilization
The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z's stabilization system is effective up to 5.5 stops .
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z also has a Stabilization On/Off switch on the lens body so you don't need to delve into your cameras menu to disable or enable the IS.
Lens Breathing Correction Compatibility
The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z is compatible with Canon cameras that features Breathing Compensation/Correction . This feature adjusts the size of the frame dynamically in-camera during video recording by applying a certain percentage of crop in order to minimize change in framing.
Canon cameras that has the Breathing Compensation/Correction feature are:
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 199mm and a weight of 1115g, the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Zoom Method
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.3x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.49m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.3x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 70mm all the way to the 200mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
70mm
F2.8
F22
200mm
F2.8
F22
Optical Formula
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z's optical formula consists of 18 elements in 15 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
2 Super UD 1 UD 3 aspherical Canon ASC (Air Sphere Coating) fluorine coating Lens Hood
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z comes with a removable cylindrical shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z:
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Lens (Black, Canon RF) Canon ET-88C (B) Lens Hood for RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z Lens Canon E-82 II Lens Cap Canon LZ1328 Lens Case Canon Lens Dust Cap RF Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Recommended Accessories for the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z .
Body Colour
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z is available in Black and White color.
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z in Other Lens Mounts
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