Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM is lighter by 885g.
- Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is the newer design (2001 vs 1999).
| Spec | EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM | EF 70-200mm f/4L USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 70-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/70.0 | f/70.0 |
| Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Blades | 8 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 18 | 13 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 23 | 16 |
| Weight g | 1590.0 | 705.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 67 |
| Length mm | 197.0 | 172.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 86.2 | 76.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.4 | 1.2 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | 0.21 |
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
The first stabilized f/2.8 version of Canon's 70-200mm L telephoto zoom, from 2006. It still delivers professional results on full-frame EF cameras.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Image stabilization
- Dust and moisture resistant L build
Cons
- Softer in the corners than later versions
- Heavy (about 1.6 kg)
- Older IS design
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
The non-stabilized f/4 telephoto L zoom, one of the lightest 70-200mm L lenses Canon has made. Works on full-frame EF bodies.
Pros
- Very light (about 700 g)
- Sharp
- L build
Cons
- No image stabilization
- f/4 limits low-light use
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