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Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z vs Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM

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

Key differences

The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z has 0.26 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM (0.49 m vs 0.23 m). The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z has 4 more diaphragm blades than the Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM (11 vs 7). The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z has 1.93 cm more diameter than the Canon RF28mm F2.8 STM (8.85 cm vs 6.92 cm). Only the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z has Teleconverter/Extender compatible. Only the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z has image stabilizer.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:18/15
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:8/6
  • Lens type
    • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:Telephoto zoom lens
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:Wide zoom lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:29 - 10°
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:65°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:19° 30' - 7
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:46°
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:34 - 12°
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:75°
  • Focal length range
    • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:70 - 200 mm
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:28 - 28 mm
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:0.49 m
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:0.23 m
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z:11
    • RF28mm F2.8 STM:7

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Comparison of RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z, RF28mm F2.8 STM
58 specifications
Lens system10 differ
Component forMILCMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs18/158/6
Lens typeDiffersTelephoto zoom lensWide zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers29 - 10°65°
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers19° 30' - 746°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers34 - 12°75°
Focal length rangeDiffers70 - 200 mm28 - 28 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.49 m0.23 m
Control ringYesYes
Image sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Maximum aperture number2.82.8
Minimum aperture number2222
Number of aspheric elementsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers117
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleDiffersYesNo
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Image stabilizerDiffersYesNo
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneIn-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer number of stops (OIS)Known for one5.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Known for one7.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Performance4 differ
AF actuatorDiffersDual Nano USMST
Auto focusYesYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Circular apertureYesYes
Lens coating featuresDiffersAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Manual focusYesYes
Maximum magnificationKnown for one0.3xUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens hoodDiffersYesNo
Lens hood typeKnown for oneRemovable lens hoodUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens hood modelDiffersET-88CEW-55
Lens colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Mounting typeBayonetBayonet
DustproofDiffersYesNo
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WeatherproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics data1 differ
Layers per palletDiffers3 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJapan
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers8.85 cm6.92 cm
Filter sizeDiffers82 mm55 mm
LengthDiffers199 mm24.7 mm
WeightDiffers1.11 kg120 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers184 mm150 mm
Package heightDiffers332 mm100 mm
Package weightDiffers2.1 kg200 g
Package widthDiffers184 mm150 mm
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging content1 differ
Lens cap includedYesYes
Lens cap modelDiffersE-82 IIE-55
Rear lens cap includedYesYes
Rear lens cap modelRFRF
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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