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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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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

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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