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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Cheaper $629.00 vs $2,499.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,870 cheaper (4x less)
Lighter 0.7 kg vs 1.5 kg
Help
 2.1x lighter
Slightly shorter 172 mm vs 199 mm
Help
 More than 10% shorter
Slightly smaller diameter 76 mm vs 89 mm
Help
 More than 10% smaller lens at the end
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Image stabilization Canon IS II vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II 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 USM:172 mm
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:199 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/4L IS USM

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

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II 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 USM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$799
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Weight Is heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,289
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II 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 USM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$649
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169
Max focal length Better telephoto
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Length Shorter
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II 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
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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

Sports lens

$1,899
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Travel lens

$2,539
Zoom range Much more zoom
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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