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Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 18identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has 0.35 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM (0.49 m vs 0.14 m). The Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has 1 more maximum aperture number than the Canon RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM (2.8 vs 1.8). The Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has 2 more aspheric elements than the Canon RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM (3 vs 1). 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 dustproof.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:18/15
    • RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM:11/9
  • Lens type
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:Telephoto zoom lens
    • RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM:Wide zoom lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:29 - 10°
    • RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM:74°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:19° 30' - 7
    • RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM:53°
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:34 - 12°
    • RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM:84°
  • Focal length range
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:70 - 200 mm
    • RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM:24 - 24 mm
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:0.49 m
    • RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM:0.14 m
  • Maximum aperture number
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:2.8
    • RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM:1.8

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Comparison of RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM, RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
71 specifications
Lens system14 differ
Component forMILCMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs18/1511/9
Lens typeDiffersTelephoto zoom lensWide zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers29 - 10°74°
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers19° 30' - 753°
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 mm
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers34 - 12°84°
Focal length rangeDiffers70 - 200 mm24 - 24 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.49 m0.14 m
Control ringYesYes
Image sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Macro ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1:2
Maximum aperture numberDiffers2.81.8
Minimum aperture number2222
Number of aspheric elementsDiffers31
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers119
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleDiffersYesNo
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeDiffersIn-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stops (OIS)Differs5.55
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Differs7.56.5
Performance3 differ
AF actuatorDiffersDual Nano USMSTM
Auto focusYesYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Circular apertureYesYes
Lens coating featuresDiffersAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Lens colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Manual focusYesYes
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements11
Lens hoodYesYes
Lens hood modelDiffersET-88CEW-65B
Maximum magnificationKnown for one0.3xUnknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens hood typeKnown for oneRemovable lens hoodUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Mounting typeBayonetBayonet
DustproofDiffersYesNo
WeatherproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJapan
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.34 kg
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source237 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source386 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source263 mm
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source131.5 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source118.8 kg
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 pc(s)
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Layers per palletDiffers3 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers8.85 cm7.44 cm
Filter sizeDiffers82 mm52 mm
LengthDiffers199 mm63.1 mm
WeightDiffers1.11 kg270 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers184 mm150 mm
Package heightDiffers332 mm150 mm
Package volumeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2723 cm³
Package weightDiffers2.1 kg350 g
Package widthDiffers184 mm150 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Lens cap includedYesYes
Lens cap modelDiffersE-82 IIE-52 II
Rear lens cap includedYesYes
Rear lens cap modelRFRF
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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