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Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM

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Product Overview

Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM is the industry's smallest and lightest full-frame telephoto lens in the 70-200mm focal range, at 32% shorter and 11% lighter than its EF-mount counterpart.
The RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM sports two independent Nano USM motors for faster, smoother, and quieter autofocus: the floating focus lens element also shortens the distance of travel during focusing, thus reducing focus breathing.
The RF 70-200mm F4 is a great complement to the RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM lens, providing great focal length coverage and similarly impressive picture quality.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 80%
Pros
  • Exceptionally compact
  • Optically stabilized
  • Zoom lock prevents zoom creep
  • Weather-sealed
Cons
  • Not as solidly built as Canon's DSLR lenses

What external reviewers found

External score 88%
Pros
  • Incredible image quality
  • Excellent sharpness at 70mm f4
  • Lightweight, compact design
  • Fast autofocus
  • Compact and portable
  • Dust and splash protection
Cons
  • No teleconverter
  • Slight distortion at f/2.8
  • Relatively short focus distances
  • Extended barrel is a double-edged sword

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External Reviews

cameralabs[1]

Reviewer score 88% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from cameralabs have found:
RF 70-200mm f4L against the EF version with a distant subject and I’ve angled the camera so fine detail extends into the corners. Close the aperture a stop or two makes them pretty much identical in the corner. Arguably the RF lens is a fraction sharper, but I wouldn’t complain about the EF performance here.
Pros
  • Excellent sharpness at 70mm f4
  • Compact and portable
Cons
  • Extended barrel is a double-edged sword
  • No teleconverter

digitalpicture[2]

Reviewer score 87% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from digitalpicture have found:
The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens was a game-changer. The EF lens is such an impressive performer that I expected the image quality comparison to be non-differentiating. With fewer lens elements (16 vs. 20), the RF F4 lens better avoids flare effects.
Pros
  • Lightweight, compact design
  • Sharpness at f/2.8 and f/4.8
  • Fast autofocus
  • Dust and splash protection
Cons
  • Relatively short focus distances

pcmag[3]

Reviewer score 89% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from pcmag have found:
The RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM is just as stunning a performer as the F2.8. It captures images with exquisite detail, even on Canon's most demanding camera. The light build is perfect for travel, and outdoor photographers will appreciate its near macro focus and weather protection.
Pros
  • Incredible image quality
  • Sharp f-stop
  • Dust and splash protection
Cons
  • Slight distortion at f/2.8

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References

  1. ^ Canon RF 70-200mm f4L IS USM review. [cameralabs].
  2. ^ Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM Lens Review. [digitalpicture].
  3. ^ Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM Review. [pcmag].

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