Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z

Key Differences

  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better weight (880g (1.94 lb) vs 2590g (5.71 lb)).
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better price (msrp) ($3,499 vs $9,499).
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better min focus distance (70 cm vs 180 cm).
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better length (146mm vs 329.9mm).
  • Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length100-300mm70-200mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements2318
Optical Groups1814
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/32f/32
Aperture Blades119
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View24° – 8°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDual Nano USMDual Nano USM
Focus LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance180 cm70 cm
Max Magnification0.16x0.23x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesYes
General
Price (MSRP)$9,499$3,499
Filter Size112mm77mm
Diameter128mm90mm
Length329.9mm146mm
Weight2590g (5.71 lb)880g (1.94 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesYes