Canon
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
 vs
Canon
70-200mm f/2.8L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.3 kg
Help
 More than 40% lighter
More magnification 1:4.8 (0.2x) vs 1:7.7 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 60% larger in your photo
Slightly shorter 172 mm vs 193 mm
Help
 More than 10% shorter
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Reasons to consider the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
Help
 At its widest, the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Learn more about
the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM:172 mm
70-200mm f/2.8L USM:193 mm

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
2.9x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Length Is shorter
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$1,249
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Weight Is heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is shorter
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Length Shorter
Magnification More magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$1,019
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

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