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Canon EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs Canon RF 70–200mm F2.8 L IS USM

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS USMCanonRF 70–200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2001November 2019
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length70–200 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical construction23 elements in 18 groupsSeventeen elements in thirteen groups
Special elementsFour UD elementsThree UD, one Super UD, one aspherical UD and one glass-moulded aspherical element; fluorine coatings on front and rear elements
DiaphragmEight blades with a circular apertureNine circular-aperture blades
Angle of viewDiagonal 34°–12°; vertical 19°30′–7°; horizontal 29°–10°–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon RF mount for full-frame and APS-C EOS R bodies; RF extenders not compatible
Teleconverter supportEF1.4X II gives 98–280 mm f/4 and 0.24× maximum magnification; EF2X II gives 140–400 mm f/5.6 and 0.36×; autofocus supported but slower–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.4 m0.7 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.23×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM (The Digital Picture); manual override after One-Shot autofocus while holding the shutter button halfwayDual Nano USM drives focus and floating lens groups independently; electronic floating focus system
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with a non-rotating front; maximum 0.17× magnification at 200 mmMinimum focus 0.7 m
Magnification detail–Maximum 0.23× at 200 mm
Stabilisation detailThree-stop optical IS claim; Mode 1 for general shooting and Mode 2 for panning; Canon manual recommends switching off on a tripod to save battery powerOptical IS rated five stops under CIPA; three modes for general use, panning and exposure-only stabilisation
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter86.2 mm89.9 mm
Length197 mm146 mm
Weight1,470 g1,070 g
ControlsAF/MF, IS on/off and IS mode switches; focus limiter selects 1.4 m–infinity or 2.5 m–infinityZoom, electronic manual-focus and customisable control rings; focus limiter with full or 2.5 m–infinity range; AF/MF, IS on/off and three IS mode switches; zoom lock at 70 mm
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains physical length (ePHOTOzine and The Digital Picture)Extending barrel with 146 mm retracted length at 70 mm
Weather resistanceSealed against dust and moisture; rubber gasket around the lens mountDust and water resistant construction; Canon states this cannot completely prevent dust or droplets entering
Dimensions detail86.2 mm maximum diameter × 197 mm length; lens dimensions exclude capsApproximately 89.9 mm maximum diameter × 146 mm length, retracted
Weight detail1,470 g lens alone; 1,590 g with the tripod collar according to Canon's instruction manualApproximately 1,070 g lens
Tripod mountIncluded removable rotating collar; detach the lens from the camera before removing the collarRemovable Tripod Mount Ring E (WIII), included
Lens hoodET-86, reversible for storageET-83F (WIII) hood included, with filter-adjustment window
In the boxLens hood, tripod collar and lens case (The Digital Picture); manual identifies ET-86 hood, E-77U cap and LZ1324 caseLens, E-77 II front cap, RF dust cap, ET-83F hood, LP1424 drawstring case, Tripod Mount Ring E (WIII) and user manual
Release detailMarketed in September 2001 according to Canon Camera MuseumNovember 2019 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

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