Lens Comparison
Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 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 2100g (4.63 lb)).
- Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/6.3).
- Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better length (146mm vs 328mm).
- Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM has a better price (msrp) ($1,699 vs $3,499).
- Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better min focus distance (70 cm vs 140 cm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 200-800mm | 70-200mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 24 | 18 |
| Optical Groups | 17 | 14 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/40 | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Nano USM | Dual Nano USM |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 140 cm | 70 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.23x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | Yes |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,699 | $3,499 |
| Filter Size | 95mm | 77mm |
| Diameter | 110.5mm | 90mm |
| Length | 328mm | 146mm |
| Weight | 2100g (4.63 lb) | 880g (1.94 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | Yes |
