Canon RF 70-200mm 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 has a better price (msrp) ($2,799 vs $3,499).
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better weight (880g (1.94 lb) vs 1070g (2.36 lb)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length70-200mm70-200mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements1718
Optical Groups1314
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 View34° – 12°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDual Nano USMDual Nano USM
Focus LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance70 cm70 cm
Max Magnification0.23x0.23x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$2,799$3,499
Filter Size77mm77mm
Diameter90mm90mm
Length146mm146mm
Weight1070g (2.36 lb)880g (1.94 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesYes