Canon RF 400mm 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 3450g (7.61 lb)).
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better min focus distance (70 cm vs 250 cm).
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better price (msrp) ($3,499 vs $11,999).
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better length (146mm vs 343mm).
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better max magnification (0.23x vs 0.18x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length400mm70-200mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements18
Optical Groups14
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/32f/32
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDual Nano USMDual Nano USM
Focus LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance250 cm70 cm
Max Magnification0.18x0.23x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$11,999$3,499
Filter Size52mm77mm
Diameter163mm90mm
Length343mm146mm
Weight3450g (7.61 lb)880g (1.94 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesYes