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
Sony
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 5 months newer.
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Wins
RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ARF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 80 cm)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.25 ×)
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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FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
⌀88 × 120 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM is 26mm longer and 5mm narrower than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM is 5 g heavier than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
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
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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
- ✓
Diameter
83.5 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED…
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 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
120 mm vs 146 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
- ✓
Weight
695 g vs 700 g — 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
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
- ✓Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
- ✓Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
- ✓Excellent close-up magnification
- ✓De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons
Cons
- –No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
- –High launch price
- –Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.