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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 Around 50% lighter
Cheaper $1,149.00 vs $1,899.00
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 The best price we've seen is $750 cheaper (around 40% less)
Slightly shorter 172 mm vs 196 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Slightly more magnification 1:4.8 (0.2x) vs 1:5.8 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
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 EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
Canon IS
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
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM:196 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 EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS 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 EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS 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
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
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 EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
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 Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS 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
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
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 EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS 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 EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM.

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