RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USMvs NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Canon
RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019)
Starting from £2799 new
Best for Sports, weddings, wildlife & events
View RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
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Nikon
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (2022)
Starting from £2799 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & weddings on Nikon Z
View NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports, Weddings, Wildlife & Events — RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019): A landmark telephoto zoom — internal zoom, exceptional optics, and the best IS in its class.
Sports, Wildlife & Weddings On Nikon Z — NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (2022): A superb Z-mount telephoto zoom — outstanding at every focal length with class-leading VR.
Who should buy what
Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019) | NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z mount (full-frame) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Dual Nano USM — class-leading speed and tracking | Multi-Focus System — fast tracking, near-silent |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops (up to 7.5 stops with IBIS) | Vibration Reduction (VR) — 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 1070g | 1360g |
| Dimensions | 89.9mm diameter × 146mm length | 89mm diameter × 220mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 77mm filter thread | 77mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM | NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | ||
| Wedding | ||
| Wildlife |
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