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Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Lens Compared to the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Lens | Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2024 | 2019 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 18/15 | 17/13 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 39.1 oz (1107g) | 37.8 oz (1070g) |
| Actual Weight | 39 oz (1105.6g) | 37.6 oz (1065g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 3.3 oz (93.5g) | 3.4 oz (95g) |
| Tripod Ring Weight | 3.5 oz (99.4g) | 4.4 oz (125g) |
| In-Use Weight | 45.8 oz (1298.5g) | 45.4 oz (1285g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.48 x 7.83” (88.5 x 199mm) | 3.54 x 5.75” (89.9 x 146mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.47 x 8.11” (88 x 205.9mm) | 3.53 x 6.02” (89.7 x 153mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 4.7” (120.5mm) | 4.7” (120.4mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 8.11” (205.9mm) | 8.34” (211.9mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | Y / N | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 2.32” (58.9mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.51 x 2.96” (114.5 x 75.3mm) | 4.52 x 3.05” (114.8 x 77.4mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 10.85 - 10.85” (275.5 - 275.5mm) | 8.89 - 11.21” (225.8 - 284.7mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.8” / 1.68” (20.2mm / 42.6mm) | 0.66” / 1.8” (16.8mm / 45.8mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Dual Nano USM | Dual Nano USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 520° | 348 ° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / Full 8.2' (2.5m) - ∞ |
Y / Full 8.2' (2.5m) - ∞ |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 19.29” / 26.77” (490mm / 680mm) | 27.56” (700mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 18.66” / 26.5” (474mm / 673mm) | 26.81” / 27.32” (681mm / 694mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.30x | 0.23x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 110° | 90 ° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | Y / N | Y / Y |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | Y |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ET-88C WIII, B Buy ► | Y / ET-83F (WIII) Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 5.5 / 7.5 / | Y / 5 / 7.5 / |
| Extender Compatible? | Y | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LZ1328 Buy ► | Y / LP1424 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 = 7.95' 100mm = 11.13' 135mm = 14.87' 200mm = 21.26' |
| 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 = 2423mm 100mm = 3391mm 135mm = 4532mm 200mm = 6480mm |
| Review | Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z Lens | Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens |
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