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Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM vs Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 4identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM has 0.35 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM (0.6 m vs 0.25 m). The Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM has 0.02 x more maximum magnification than the Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM (0.28x vs 0.26x). The Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM has 0.7 cm more diameter than the Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM (8.35 cm vs 7.65 cm). Component for: MILC/SLR on the Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM, MILC on the Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 16/11 on the Canon RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM, 16/13 on the Canon RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM.

  • Component for
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:MILC/SLR
    • RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM:MILC
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:16/11
    • RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM:16/13
  • Lens type
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:Telephoto zoom lens
    • RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM:Ultra-wide zoom lens
  • Focal length range
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:70 - 200 mm
    • RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM:16 - 28 mm
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:0.6 m
    • RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM:0.25 m
  • Maximum magnification
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:0.28x
    • RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM:0.26x
  • Product colour
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:White
    • RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM:Black
  • Diameter
    • RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM:8.35 cm
    • RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM:7.65 cm

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Comparison of RF 70-200 mm f4L IS USM, RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM
32 specifications
Lens system5 differ
Component forDiffersMILC/SLRMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs16/1116/13
Lens typeDiffersTelephoto zoom lensUltra-wide zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source98°-65°
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source74°10'-46°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source108°10'-75°
Focal length rangeDiffers70 - 200 mm16 - 28 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.6 m0.25 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22
Number of diaphragm blades99
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 source8
Image sensor formatKnown for oneFull frameUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
AF actuatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSTM
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSuper Spectra Coating (SSC)
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.28x0.26x
Manual focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
DustproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers8.35 cm7.65 cm
Filter sizeDiffers77 mm67 mm
LengthDiffers1193 mm91 mm
WeightDiffers695 g445 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

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