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Estimated
Ranked
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon RF / 1070g
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
Canon RF / 1370g
Workflow lens
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is the stronger fit for travel and everyday carry.
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM leads on carry and size by 35 points.
Workflow score
Camera size studio
Relative body dimensions
Front, back and top views are drawn from external dimensions so the size relationship stays proportional.
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Mode
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Front view / 88 x 88mm
88 x 88 x 120mm
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
Front view / 88 x 88mm
88 x 88 x 120mm
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
External dimensions and carry delta
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is the lightest (300g less than Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM).
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
Class benchmarks
Decision matrix
Scores tuned for travel
Highlighted specs
Only specs that change the decision
Focal length
70-200mm
Focal length
100-500mm
Max aperture
f/2.8 constant
Community comparison
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