Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L USM vs Canon EF 70-200mm f4.0L USMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Canon 70-200mm f2.8L USM Top Features
- 70-200mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 1310g.
- Diameter: 85mm
- Length: 194mm
- Min Focus Distance:1.5m
- Max Magnification:0.16x
Canon 70-200mm f4.0L USM Top Features
- 70-200mm Focal Range
- F4.0 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 67mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 705g.
- Diameter: 76mm
- Length: 172mm
- Min Focus Distance:1.2m
- Max Magnification:0.21x
Our Winner: Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L USM over Canon EF 70-200mm f4.0L USM
Max Aperture – Wide
2.8
vs
4
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
2.8
vs
4
Wider aperture at tele end
Weight
705g
vs
1310g
605g lighter
Diameter
76mm
vs
85mm
9mm smaller in diameter
Length
172mm
vs
194mm
22mm shorter
Filter Thread
67mm
vs
77mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
1.2m
vs
1.5m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.21x
vs
0.16x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Canon 70-200mm f2.8L USM vs Canon 70-200mm f4.0L USM All Features
General
Canon 70-200mm f2.8L USM
Canon 70-200mm f4.0L USM
Brand
Canon
Canon
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
Price
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Lens Type
Telephoto Zoom
Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
70-200mm
70-200mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Grey and Black
Grey and Black
Zoom Method
Rotary (internal)
Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
Unknown
Unknown
Zoom Ratio
2.9X
2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.8
F4.0
Min Aperture
F32.0
F32.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
8
8
Optics
Optical Elements
18
16
Optical Groups
15
13
Special Elements
4 UD-glass elements
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
1.5m
1.2m
Max Magnification
0.16X
0.21X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Ultrasonic
Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Yes
Yes
Focus Method
Internal
Internal
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
1310g
705g
Diameter
85mm
76mm
Length
194mm
172mm
Materials
Metal barrel, metal mount
Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
Unknown
Unknown
Filter Thread
77mm
67mm
Filter Notes
–
circular polarizing filter can be attached and used without difficulty as the front lens element does not rotate during focusing
Hood Supplied
Unknown
Unknown
Hood Code
ET-83II
ET-74
Tripod Collar
Yes
Unknown
Optional Accessories
Hard Case LH-D24B Soft Case LZ1324
Soft Case LZ1224 Tripod collar
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