Popular for its reach and flexibility, the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM is a fresh take on this well-regarded focal length, featuring an impressively sleek and lightweight form factor perfect for their full-frame mirrorless cameras. The constant f/4 maximum aperture strikes a balance between being bright enough for available light shooting while also contributing to the especially portable, handholdable design. Complementing this is an apt Optical Image Stabilizer, which compensates for up to 5 stops of camera shake, or up to an impressive 7.5 stops of shake correction when paired with an EOS R-type body with IBIS.
Optically, this lens incorporates four UD elements, which suppress a variety of aberrations throughout the zoom range for high clarity, and an Air Sphere Coating is also featured to reduce flare and ghosting. Balancing the distinguished optical system is a Dual Nano USM focus system, which delivers fast, nearly silent autofocus performance with full-time manual focus override. Additionally, this 70-200mm is weather-sealed and has a fluorine coating to protect the front and rear elements.
- RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
- Four Ultra-Low Dispersion Elements
- Air Sphere and Fluorine Coatings
Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Overview
Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Specs
Focal Length | 70 to 200mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
Lens Mount | Canon RF |
Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 34° to 12° |
Minimum Focus Distance | 2' / 60 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.28x |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Filter Size | 77 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.3 x 4.7" / 83 x 120 mm |
Length at Maximum Extension | 6.85" / 174 mm |
Weight | 1.5 lb / 695 g |
Package Weight | 2.325 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.6 x 5.4 x 5.4" |
Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Reviews
Easy to carry around zoom lens
Purchased this for its size/weight. Very easy to carry around when traveling. Excellent sharpness and color rendition. No issues with maximum f 4.0 for outdoor travel and even used it indoors with EOS R5 at higher ISO without much noise (which can usually be cleaned up using Topaz DeNoise AI). Still have my EF 70-200 F 2.8 which I will use when I need to take pictures under low light conditions (e.g., indoor parties or with more subject separation from background) but this lens' easy portability allows me to take it with me more often when I previously would have left the EF lens home due to size/weight.
Nice one!
I had the EF f2.8 version and wanted to upgrade to the RF version but I went with the RF f4.0 for three reason: cheaper lighter smaller.... I like that it's small and light but still wish I had the faster f2.8 The results are pretty nice but in a darker environment you have to boost the ISO which I guess is not so bad with the R5 body....
Actually using it!!
Changing over from 5D 4 to R5 and made the hard choice to sell my EF 70-200mm L f/2.8 III. Loved that lens for the short time I had it, but it was so big and heavy that too often it didn't end up in my bag. I could cover that focal length with the 100-400mm ii and wasn't going to carry that extra weight for the speed of the 2.8. Now with the longer min focal distance of the RF 100-500, it's really nice having the compact and light RF 70-200mm f/4 along as a great companion that's getting tack sharp images and fast silent AF. So far I have not been missing the faster lens and when I have had low light conditions the ISO noise on the R5 is minimal and easy to touch up in LR. Great lens, happy to have it in my bag.
Light and small, I love it
Light and small, I love it .The picture quality is also very good.
Amazingly sharp and light
I bought this lens to replace my aging EF 70-40 f4 L. So far, I'm delighted by what it's produced. It is razor sharp, light, and compact. The IS coupled with my R5's in-body IS, means that I don't have to lug around a monopod or a tripod. I'm also very impressed by how quickly this lens autofocuses, much faster than the old 70-40. Finally, the close focusing ability of this lens enables me to photograph subjects as small as insects and individual flowers. It's by no means a macro lens but it does a great job as a closeup accessory.
RF 70-200 is great
mounted on my R5, great focusing, great color. Replaced EF 70-200 IS with 5D3 It has taken a little time to get used to mirrorless, but I am now thrilled with this new combination. Plus, there is no better place to buy than B&H
Just Buy It !
Buy it for the Glass, buy it for being Light weight, pair it with your EOS R camera, I only have the EOS RP, but it works wonders. Your photography will never be the same. Check out some photos I took from a recent Air Show.
Built for Use
After a workshop in Tuscany with Mads Peter Iversen, I learned I needed to lighten the load. I love my Canon EF 2.8 trinity lenses, but they will stay at home. Shooting landscapes, it's time to take advantage of the Canon mirrorless camera system and the lightweight, quality L lenses available. I specifically purchased the RF 15-35 f2.8 for the trip and I love the lens, but looking back, taking my RF 24-105 f4, paired with this lens would have allowed me to get all the shots. After watching Dustin Abbott's reviews of both the RF 24-105 f4 and RF 70-200 f4, and seeing firsthand for myself, I think the image quality is exceptional for both lenses, so I am not compromising when capturing those foggy Tuscany landscape images. This lens will travel with me on all future trips.
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