Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon RF 28 mm f2.8 STM vs Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM

41specifications compared
25differ
16identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has 0.26 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 28 mm f2.8 STM (0.49 m vs 0.23 m). The Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has 4 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF 28 mm f2.8 STM (11 vs 7). The Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has 1.93 cm more diameter than the Canon RF 28 mm f2.8 STM (8.85 cm vs 6.92 cm). Only the Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has Teleconverter/Extender compatible. Only the Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has image stabilizer.

Lens structure (elements/groups)
- RF 28 mm f2.8 STM:8/6
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:18/15
Lens type
- RF 28 mm f2.8 STM:Wide zoom lens
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:Telephoto zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontal
- RF 28 mm f2.8 STM:65°
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:29 - 10°
Lens viewing angle, vertical
- RF 28 mm f2.8 STM:46°
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:19° 30' - 7
Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- RF 28 mm f2.8 STM:75°
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:34 - 12°
Focal length range
- RF 28 mm f2.8 STM:28 - 28 mm
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:70 - 200 mm
Closest focusing distance
- RF 28 mm f2.8 STM:0.23 m
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:0.49 m
Number of diaphragm blades
- RF 28 mm f2.8 STM:7
- RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:11

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Comparison of RF 28 mm f2.8 STM, RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM
58 specifications	A Canon RF 28 mm f2.8 STM View product	B Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM View product
Lens system10 differ
Component for	MILC	MILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	8/6	18/15
Lens typeDiffers	Wide zoom lens	Telephoto zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	65°	29 - 10°
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers	46°	19° 30' - 7
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	75°	34 - 12°
Focal length rangeDiffers	28 - 28 mm	70 - 200 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers	0.23 m	0.49 m
Control ring	Yes	Yes
Image sensor format	Full frame	Full frame
Lens mount interface	Canon RF	Canon RF
Maximum aperture number	2.8	2.8
Minimum aperture number	22	22
Number of aspheric elementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers	7	11
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleDiffers	No	Yes
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizerDiffers	No	Yes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stops (OIS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Auto/Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
AF actuatorDiffers	ST	Dual Nano USM
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Camera brands compatibility	Canon	Canon
Circular aperture	Yes	Yes
Lens coating featuresDiffers	Super Spectra Coating (SSC)	Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Maximum magnificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3x
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Lens hoodDiffers	No	Yes
Lens hood typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Removable lens hood
Lens hood modelDiffers	EW-55	ET-88C
Lens colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Mounting type	Bayonet	Bayonet
DustproofDiffers	No	Yes
Moisture-resistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
WeatherproofKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Layers per palletDiffers	5 pc(s)	3 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for one	Japan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one	8 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	6.92 cm	8.85 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	55 mm	82 mm
LengthDiffers	24.7 mm	199 mm
WeightDiffers	120 g	1.11 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers	150 mm	184 mm
Package heightDiffers	100 mm	332 mm
Package weightDiffers	200 g	2.1 kg
Package widthDiffers	150 mm	184 mm
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Lens cap included	Yes	Yes
Lens cap modelDiffers	E-55	E-82 II
Rear lens cap included	Yes	Yes
Rear lens cap model	RF	RF
User guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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