Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM vs Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM is lighter by 575g.
- Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM goes wider (28mm vs 70mm).
- Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM reaches further (200mm vs 70mm).
- Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM is the newer design (2024 vs 2019).
| Spec | RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM | RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 28-70mm (wider) | 70-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2024 | 2019 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Af motor | STM | USM |
| Elements | 15 | 17 |
| Weight g | 495.0 (lighter) | 1070.0 |
| Filter mm | 67 | 77 |
| Length mm | 92.2 | 146.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 76.5 | 89.9 |
| Min focus m | 0.27 (closer focusing) | 0.7 |
| Max magnification | 0.24 | 0.23 |
Canon RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM
A compact f/2.8 standard zoom for Canon RF full-frame cameras with stabilization and stepping-motor autofocus.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Small and light (495 g)
- Image stabilization
Cons
- Starts at 28mm
- Narrower range than a 24-70
- Relies on digital corrections
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
The RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM is a compact telephoto zoom for Canon RF full-frame cameras with a constant f/2.8 aperture. Its internal-zoom design keeps the length fixed and shorter than the EF equivalents.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Compact for an f/2.8 70-200
- Image stabilization
- Weather-sealed L build
Cons
- Heavy (about 1.1 kg)
- Heavier than the f/4 version
- Not as bright as the primes