Canon RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USMvsCanon RF75-300mm F4-5.6
RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
70-200mm / F2.8
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RF75-300mm F4-5.6
75-300mm / F4-5.6
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Which to choose
When the RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 70cm
- StabilizationHas stabilization
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the RF75-300mm F4-5.6 suits you better
- Weight563g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 75-300mm in a single lens
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
- RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM146mm long × 89.9mm diameter
- RF75-300mm F4-5.6146.1mm long × 71.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM | Canon RF75-300mm F4-5.6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 75mm | −5mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 300mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F5.6 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F32 | F32 | — |
| Min focus distance | 70cm | 1.5m | −0.80m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | 0.25× | −0.02x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 1.07kg | 507g | +563g |
| Length | 146mm | 146.1mm | −0.1mm |
| Diameter | 89.9mm | 71.2mm | +18.7mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 58mm | +19mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2025 | −6year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM relative to RF75-300mm F4-5.6.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
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RF75-300mm F4-5.6
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