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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Slightly cheaper $629.00 vs $1,149.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $520 cheaper (around 50% less)
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/4L IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS 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
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Length Quite long Help
172 mm

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Weight Light weight Help
EF 70-200mm f/4L USM:0.7 kg
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM:0.8 kg
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
2.9x

competitors

Shared 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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
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
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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

Sports lens

$2,499
Aperture Has a wider aperture
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 USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L 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
Aperture Has a wider aperture
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/4L 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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,289
Aperture Has a wider aperture
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/4L IS 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
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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/4L IS USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is shorter
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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

Advantages

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

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

Sports lens

$1,899
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Heavier
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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