Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM vs Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

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Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

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Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM vs Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

When comparing Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM and Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM which weighs 1430 g, compared to the loser Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM which weighs 1530 g.

Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 39 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 90 cm for Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM.

Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).


Specifications

Full specifications table of Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM and Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM:

Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USMCanon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

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BrandCanonCanon
YearMissing2020
Weight1430 g1530 g
MountCanon RFCanon RF
Focal Length28 - 70 mm100 - 500 mm
Largest Aperture24.5 - 7.1
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance39 cm90 cm
TypeZoomZoom
Filter Thread9577
StabilizationNoYes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes
Stabilization TypeMissingCanon Image Stabilizer (IS)


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM and Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM was last updated on August 14, 2025.