Canon
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
Canon RF Mount
A compact, lightweight ultra-wide zoom with 5.5-stop IS — ideal for vloggers, travelers, and landscape photographers.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Aug 2022
Sony
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Sony E Mount
The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.
$2,799
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM is 11 months newer.
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Wins
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
Wins
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
TL;DR — Key differences
- ARF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has lower Min focus distance (20 cm vs 40 cm)
- ARF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has lower Weight (540 g vs 1045 g)
- ARF 14-35mm F4L IS USM has lower Length (112 mm vs 200 mm)
- BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
Key specs at a glance
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical, 2 UD
- ✓
Min focus distance
20 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Control ring
Only RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM supports it
- ✓
Weight
540 g vs 1045 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
112 mm vs 200 mm — lower is better
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 4.5 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.38 × vs 0.3 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
84 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED…
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
Pros
- ✓Extremely compact for an ultra-wide zoom (540g)
- ✓14mm ultra-wide perspective for dramatic scenes
- ✓5.5-stop optical image stabilization
- ✓Center sharpness excellent across range
Cons
- –f/4 maximum aperture limits low-light use
- –More expensive than EF 16-35mm f/4 IS
- –Corner sharpness falls off at 14mm
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Pros
- ✓Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
- ✓Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
- ✓Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
- ✓Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
- ✓Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches
Cons
- –Very high price tag
- –Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.