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Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM vs Canon RF 70–200mm F4 L IS USM

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USMCanonRF 70–200mm F4 L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2018March 2021
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length70–200 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/4
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical construction20 elements in 15 groupsSixteen elements in eleven groups
Special elementsOne fluorite and two UD elementsFour UD elements; Air Sphere and fluorine coatings
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings; fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements according to Canon's US launch announcement–
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureNine 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 m0.6 m
Maximum magnification0.27×0.28×
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 0.6 m throughout the zoom range
Magnification detail–Maximum 0.28× 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 with EOS R at 200 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitch; coordinated IS rated 7.5 stops with EOS R5 at 200 mm under CIPA, yaw/pitch
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter80 mm83.5 mm
Length176 mm119 mm
Weight780 g695 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; 119 mm length at 70 mm; 176 mm extended at 200 mm (Cameralabs)
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 83.5 mm maximum diameter × 119 mm length, retracted
Weight detailApproximate 780 g maker figure; Digital Camera World specifies this excludes the optional tripod mountApproximately 695 g lens
Tripod mountOptional A II (W II) tripod mounting ring according to Digital Camera World; the maker photograph shows this separately sold accessoryNo tripod collar mount (Cameralabs)
Lens hood–ET-83G (WIII) hood included
In the boxLens, pouch, caps, hood and instruction manual according to Canon UKLens, E-77 II front cap, RF dust cap, ET-83G (WIII) hood, LP1319 case and user manual kit
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.March 2021 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum and Canon's global annual lens-release list

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