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Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Lens Compared to the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Lens | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2024 | 2018 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 18/15 | 23/19 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 34° - 12° | 34° - 12° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 29° - 10° | 29° – 10° |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 19°30' - 7° | 19°30' – 7° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/2.8-32 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 8 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 39.1 oz (1107g) | 52.2 oz (1480g) |
| Actual Weight | 39 oz (1105.6g) | 50.5 oz (1430g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 3.3 oz (93.5g) | 3.4 oz (95g) |
| Tripod Ring Weight | 3.5 oz (99.4g) | 4.1 oz (115g) |
| In-Use Weight | 45.8 oz (1298.5g) | 57.9 oz (1640g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.48 x 7.83” (88.5 x 199mm) | 3.5 x 7.83” (88.8 x 199mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.47 x 8.11” (88 x 205.9mm) | 3.41 x 8.13” (86.6 x 206.5mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 4.7” (120.5mm) | 3.4” (85.8mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 8.11” (205.9mm) | 8.13” (206.5mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.51 x 2.96” (114.5 x 75.3mm) | 4.41 x 3.73” (112.1 x 94.8mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 10.85 - 10.85” (275.5 - 275.5mm) | 11.59 - 11.59” (294.3 - 294.3mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.8” / 1.68” (20.2mm / 42.6mm) | 1.71” / 1.57” (43.5mm / 39.8mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Dual Nano USM | Ring USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 520° | 145° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / Full 8.2' (2.5m) - ∞ |
Y / 3.94' (1.2m) - ∞ 8.2' (2.5m) - ∞ |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 19.29” / 26.77” (490mm / 680mm) | 47.24” (1200mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 18.66” / 26.5” (474mm / 673mm) | 47.01” / 45.75” (1194mm / 1162mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.30x | 0.21x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.28-0.06x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.36-0.14x | |
| Magnification Range with 500D Closeup Lens | 0.14-0.60x | |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 110° | 62° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | Y / N | Y / Y |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ET-88C WIII, B Buy ► | Y / ET-87 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / Y |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 5.5 / 7.5 / | Y / 3.5 / |
| Extender Compatible? | Y | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LZ1328 Buy ► | Y / LZ1326 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 8.28' 100mm = 11.22' 135mm = 15.01' 200mm = 21.77' 280mm = 30.01' (w/ 1.4x) 600mm x 400mm Target: 400mm = 21.34' (w/ 2x) |
70mm = 8.59' 100mm = 11.79' 135mm = 15.80' 200mm = 22.14' 280mm = 30.12' 400mm = 42.56' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 2524mm 100mm = 3420mm 135mm = 4575mm 200mm = 6634mm 280mm = 9148mm (w/ 1.4x) 600mm x 400mm Target: 400mm = 6504mm (w/ 2x) |
70mm = 2618mm 100mm = 3595mm 135mm = 4816mm 200mm = 6747mm 280mm = 9180mm 400mm = 12972mm |
| Review | Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Lens | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens |
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