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Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26 vs Canon RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 6identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26 has 4.03 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM (4.3 m vs 0.27 m). The Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26 has 42 more minimum aperture number than the Canon RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM (64 vs 22). The Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26 has 9.15 cm more diameter than the Canon RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM (16.8 cm vs 7.65 cm). Lens structure (elements/groups): 26/18 on the Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26, 15/12 on the Canon RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM. Lens type: Super telephoto lens on the Canon RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26, Standard zoom lens on the Canon RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:26/18
    • RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM:15/12
  • Lens type
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:Super telephoto lens
    • RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM:Standard zoom lens
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:4.3 m
    • RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM:0.27 m
  • Minimum aperture number
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:64
    • RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM:22
  • Product colour
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:Black, White
    • RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM:Black
  • Diameter
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:16.8 cm
    • RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM:7.65 cm
  • Filter size
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:52 mm
    • RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM:67 mm
  • Length
    • RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26:537 mm
    • RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM:92.2 mm

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Comparison of RF 1200mm F8 L IS USM EU26, RF 28-70 mm f2.8 IS STM
35 specifications
Lens system4 differ
Component forMILCMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs26/1815/12
Lens typeDiffersSuper telephoto lensStandard zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65° - 29°
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46° - 19° 30'
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75° - 34°
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 - 70 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers4.3 m0.27 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Minimum aperture numberDiffers6422
Number of diaphragm blades99
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIn-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stops (OIS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5
Performance1 differ
AF actuatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSTM
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresDiffersAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Lens hoodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens hood modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEW-73D
Maximum magnificationKnown for one0.29xUnknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
DustproofYesYes
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers16.8 cm7.65 cm
Filter sizeDiffers52 mm67 mm
LengthDiffers537 mm92.2 mm
WeightDiffers3.34 kg490 g
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE-67 II
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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