RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USMvs FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II
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
VS
Sony
FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II (2021)
Starting from £2699 new
Best for Sports, wildlife, weddings & events
View FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II
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 & Events — FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II (2021): The best 70-200mm f/2.8 ever made — lighter, sharper, and faster than anything before it.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The fe 70-200mm f/2.8 gm ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (2019) | FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Dual Nano USM — class-leading speed and tracking | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — best-in-class tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops (up to 7.5 stops with IBIS) | Optical SteadyShot (OSS) — 5.5 stops with A7 IV IBIS |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 1070g | 1045g |
| Dimensions | 89.9mm diameter × 146mm length | 87.8mm diameter × 200mm 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 | FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | ||
| Wedding | ||
| Wildlife |
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