Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USMvs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Canon
Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Travel, sports & wildlife
View Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
VS
Sony
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II (2022)
Starting from £2099 new
Best for Professional, wedding & video
View Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Sports & Wildlife — Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM (2020): The smart telephoto choice for RF shooters who want L-series quality in a remarkably compact package.
Professional, Wedding & Video — Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II (2022): The best standard zoom for Sony FE — the GM II's dual XD linear motors and optical performance set the benchmark, now in a lighter body.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The canon rf 70-200mm f/4l is usm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM (2020) | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £2,099 |
| Sensor | f/4 (constant max aperture) | f/2.8 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) |
| Video | 60cm minimum focus distance | 21cm minimum focus distance (wide), 30cm (tele) |
| Autofocus | Nano USM — fast, silent, and ideal for video tracking | Dual XD Linear Motor — class-leading speed and silence |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop IS (up to 7.5 stops with compatible bodies) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | — |
| Battery Life | N/A | — |
| Weight | 695g | 695g |
| Dimensions | 83.5mm diameter × 149mm length (collapsed) | 87.8 × 119.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | — |
| Screen | N/A | — |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | — |
| Connectivity | N/A | — |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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