Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM vs Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM

Key Differences

  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM has a better weight (695g (1.53 lb) vs 2100g (4.63 lb)).
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM has a better length (119mm vs 328mm).
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM has a better min focus distance (60 cm vs 140 cm).
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM has a better maximum aperture (f/4 vs f/6.3).
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM has a better max magnification (0.28x vs 0.21x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length200-800mm70-200mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements2416
Optical Groups1711
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/6.3f/4
Minimum Aperturef/40f/32
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View34° – 12°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorNano USMDual Nano USM
Focus LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance140 cm60 cm
Max Magnification0.21x0.28x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,699$1,599
Filter Size95mm77mm
Diameter110.5mm83.5mm
Length328mm119mm
Weight2100g (4.63 lb)695g (1.53 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesNo