Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM vs Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
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Key differences
- Aperture blades: 11 on the RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z, against 9 on the RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM.
- Closest focus: 0.49 m on the RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z, against 0.70 m on the RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM.
- Max magnification: 0.30× on the RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z, against 0.23× on the RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM.
- Internal zoom: Yes on the RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z, against No on the RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM.
- Aperture ring: Yes on the RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z, against No on the RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM.
- Weight: 1,070 g on the RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM, against 1,115 g on the RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z.
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| Lowest price today | $2,799 new | $3,099 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 70–200mm | 70–200mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 70–200mm (full frame) | 70–200mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 17 / 13 | 18 / 15 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 11 (best) |
| Closest focus | 0.70 m | 0.49 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | 0.30× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Dual Nano USM) | Yes (Dual Nano USM) |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | No | Yes (best) |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes (best) |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 1,070 g (best) | 1,115 g |
| Diameter × length | 89.9 × 146 mm | 88.5 × 199 mm |
| Filter thread | 77 mm | 82 mm |
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