Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS vs Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS and Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Name Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2008 2020
Release Date 2020-11-04
MSRP 699 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1399 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Nano Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 60 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,28
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 4 UD elements + Air Sphere coating
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 18-200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 182 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 84 mm
Length 102 mm 119 mm
Weight 600 gr 695 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 70-200 F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-78D ET-83G
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A