Canon
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
Canon RF Mount
The cornerstone zoom for Canon mirrorless, featuring 5 stops of optical image stabilization.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
Fujifilm
GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm GFX Mount
GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR — 100–200mm f/5.6 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
Wins
GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 75 cm)
- ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has higher Max magnification (0.3 × vs 0.2 ×)
- ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has lower Length (125 mm vs 183 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
⌀88 × 125 mm
900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
⌀89 × 183 mm
1050 g (2.31 lb / 37.04 oz)
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is 58mm shorter and 1mm narrower than GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR.
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is 150 g lighter than GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
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 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 Aspherical, 3 UD
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 75 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
125 mm vs 183 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
900 g vs 1050 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.3 × vs 0.2 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
88 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Super ED
- ✓
Custom function button
Only GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR supports it
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
OIS effectiveness
Both 5 stops
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
Pros
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization (up to 5 stops)
- ✓Excellent L-series sharpness and build quality
- ✓Fast and silent Nano USM focus motor
- ✓Very low chromatic aberration
Cons
- –Heavier than competitive options (900g)
- –Pricey entry threshold
- –Minor barrel distortion at 24mm
GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
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Full specifications
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.