Canon
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM
A entry-level camera lense for photographers and content creators, leading with Canon RF.
51/100
Canon RF
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Why we rate it
- Scores 51/100
- Built for the job
- No constant aperture (zoom)
- No in-lens stabilisation
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountCanon RF
Optics
Focal length min70 mm
Focal length max200 mm
Design and build
Weight1070 g
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowCanon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM vs Sigma Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USMSigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM
| CanonCanon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USMThis page | SigmaSigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51 /100 | 51 /100 |
| Mount | Canon RF | — |
| Weight | 1070 g | 1030 gBetter |
Who it's for
Is the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need constant aperture (zoom), in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 51/100 against other camera lenses, a entry-level result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM?
Its overall 51/100 rating against the rest of the camera lenses class.
How does it compare to the Sony Alpha 7 IV with 28-70mm Lens?
The Sony Alpha 7 IV with 28-70mm Lens scores 52/100 versus this one at 51/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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