Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USMvsCanon RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM
100-300mm / F2.8
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RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
70-200mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 100-300mm in a single lens
When the RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z suits you better
- Weight1480g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 49cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM323.4mm long × 128mm diameter
- RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z199mm long × 88.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM | Canon RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 70mm | +30mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 300mm | 200mm | +100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 1.8m | 49cm | +1.31m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.30× | −0.14x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 2.59kg | 1.11kg | +1480g |
| Length | 323.4mm | 199mm | +124.4mm |
| Diameter | 128mm | 88.5mm | +39.5mm |
| Filter size | 112mm | 82mm | +30mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 | −1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM relative to RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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RF100-300mm F2.8 L IS USM
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RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
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