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Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM

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Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM

Focal length
70–200 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
695 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
60 cm
Length
119 mm
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At a Glance

The telephoto zoom for full-frame Canon RF covers 70-200 mm at a constant f/4 and has an optical stabilizer. At 695 g it is compact. With a minimum focus distance of 60 cm, it reaches a magnification of 1:3.57 (0.28x). That suits sports, wildlife, landscape and travel.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Travel

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
70 mm
Max. focal length
200 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
16
Groups
11
Weight
695 g (1.53 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
60 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:3.6 (0.28×)
Length
119 mm (4.69 in)
Diameter
83.5 mm (3.29 in)
Released
March 2021

Manufacturer data: global.canon, usa.canon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM fit?

The Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 112-320 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensCanon RF 70-200 F4L IS USMCanon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM ZCanon RF 75-300mm F4-5.6Canon RF-S 55-210mm F5.0-7.1 IS STM
Focal length70-200 mm70-200 mm75-300 mm55-210 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/2.8f/4-5.6f/5-7.1
Weight695 g1,115 g507 g270 g
Filter diameter77 mm82 mm58 mm55 mm
Min. focus distance60 cm49 cm150 cm73 cm
Length119 mm199 mm146.1 mm92.9 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM: FAQ

Does the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM weigh?

The Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM weighs 695 g. It is 119 mm long with a diameter of 83.5 mm.

What filter size does the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM use?

The Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM is 60 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 112-320 mm in full-frame terms.

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