Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM and Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM .

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Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Name Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Release Year 2019 1996
Release Date 2019-02-14
MSRP N/A 820 USD
Last known price 2499 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 70 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,23
Aperture
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 9 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two glass-molded aspherical, one super UD, four UD (One of which is UD Aspherical) No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Focal Length 70-200 mm 200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 90 mm 83 mm
Length 146 mm 136 mm
Weight 1070 gr 765 gr
Other
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-83F (WIII) ET-83B
Tripod Collar Included Not included
(but available as accessory)
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other A tripod mount is available as an accessory, see model ”Canon Stativfäste A II”