Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USMvs 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

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

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD (2021) Starting from £1299 new Best for Weddings, portraits & events where lens-changing is impractical View 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

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.

Weddings, Portraits & Events Where Lens-Changing Is Impractical — 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD (2021): A one-of-a-kind zoom — f/2 at 35mm to f/2.8 at 150mm covers the entire portrait and event range in a single lens.

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Who should buy what

Quick take: The 35-150mm f/2-2.8 di iii vxd is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification	Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM (2020)	35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD (2021)
Price	£1,699	£1,299
Sensor	f/4 (constant max aperture)	Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Video	60cm minimum focus distance	N/A — lens
Autofocus	Nano USM — fast, silent, and ideal for video tracking	Voice-coil eXtensive Distance (VXD) — fast and quiet
Stabilisation	5-stop IS (up to 7.5 stops with compatible bodies)	None
Burst Rate	N/A	N/A
Battery Life	N/A	N/A
Weight	695g	1165g
Dimensions	83.5mm diameter × 149mm length (collapsed)	88mm diameter × 158mm length
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	N/A	N/A
Screen	N/A	N/A
Mount	Canon RF	82mm filter thread
Memory Cards	N/A	N/A
Connectivity	N/A	N/A

Suitability by genre

Genre	Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM	35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
Travel	9.0	—
Wildlife	7.0	—
Portrait	7.0	9.0
Wedding	—	9.0
Street	—	7.0

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