Canon
RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon RF Mount
RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM — 70–200mm f/4 for Canon RF, a popular choice in the canon lineup.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2021
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Nikon Z Mount
Nikon's flagship S-Line standard zoom offering incredible resolution and custom OLED info panel.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ARF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 80 cm)
- BNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Length (126 mm vs 146 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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⌀84 × 146 mm
700 g (1.54 lb / 24.69 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
⌀89 × 126 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM is 20mm longer and 6mm narrower than NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S.
RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM is 105 g lighter than NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S.
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 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 UD, 2 Aspherical, 1 Super UD
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM supports it
- ✓
Weight
700 g vs 805 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
83.5 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 80 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
126 mm vs 146 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Pros
- ✓Stunning resolution and contrast across zoom range
- ✓OLED information panel displays focal length, focus, or aperture
- ✓Multi-focusing stepping motor system for silent, rapid AF
- ✓Almost zero focus breathing
Cons
- –No optical stabilization (relies on Nikon body IBIS)
- –No mechanical aperture ring (uses control ring instead)
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.