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Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM vs Canon RF 70–200mm F2.8 L IS USM

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USMCanonRF 70–200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2018November 2019
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length70–200 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical construction20 elements in 15 groupsSeventeen elements in thirteen groups
Special elementsOne fluorite and two UD elementsThree UD, one Super UD, one aspherical UD and one glass-moulded aspherical element; fluorine coatings on front and rear elements
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings; fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements according to Canon's US launch announcement–
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureNine circular-aperture blades
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
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1 m0.7 m
Maximum magnification0.27×0.23×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM with full-time manual focus overrideDual Nano USM drives focus and floating lens groups independently; electronic floating focus system
Focus distance detailMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera WorldMinimum focus 0.7 m
Magnification detail–Maximum 0.23× at 200 mm
Stabilisation detailFive-stop CIPA claim at 200 mm on an EOS-1D X Mark II; three modes including exposure-only stabilisation for tracking moving subjectsOptical IS rated five stops under CIPA; three modes for general use, panning and exposure-only stabilisation
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter80 mm89.9 mm
Length176 mm146 mm
Weight780 g1,070 g
ControlsAF/MF, IS on/off and three IS mode switches; focus limiter excludes distances below 3 m according to Digital Camera WorldZoom, 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 according to Digital Camera WorldExtending barrel with 146 mm retracted length at 70 mm
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant constructionDust and water resistant construction; Canon states this cannot completely prevent dust or droplets entering
Dimensions detail80 mm maximum diameter × 176 mm lengthApproximately 89.9 mm maximum diameter × 146 mm length, retracted
Weight detailApproximate 780 g maker figure; Digital Camera World specifies this excludes the optional tripod mountApproximately 1,070 g lens
Tripod mountOptional A II (W II) tripod mounting ring according to Digital Camera World; the maker photograph shows this separately sold accessoryRemovable Tripod Mount Ring E (WIII), included
Lens hood–ET-83F (WIII) hood included, with filter-adjustment window
In the boxLens, pouch, caps, hood and instruction manual according to Canon UKLens, E-77 II front cap, RF dust cap, ET-83F hood, LP1424 drawstring case, Tripod Mount Ring E (WIII) and user manual
Release detailCanon Japan announced first sale on 28 June 2018; Canon Camera Museum gives June 2018 and the US launch announcement states late June. The day is the Japanese sale date, not a separately confirmed UK date.November 2019 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

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