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Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM vs Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens
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Full Comparison

General

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Telephoto
Lens mountCanon EFCanon EF

Image properties

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Max Format size
Full-frame
Full-frame
Focal length< 20070 - 200
Maximum magnification0.16 x0.21 x
Image stabilisationnoyes

Aperture

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Aperture max2.84
Aperture min3232
Aperture ringnono
Number of diaphragm blades87

Focus

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Focus method
  • Internal
  • Rear
Internal
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonicRing Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyesyes
Closest focusing distance1.51.20
Distance scaleyesyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyesno

Optics

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
ConstructionFixedZoom
Elements920
Groups715
Special elements / coatings2 UD elements
  • 1 Fluorite element
  • 2 UD elements

Design

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Colour of productBlack
  • Black,White
  • White
Body materialsMetalMetal
Optional accessories
  • Hard Case LH-D18 II
  • Soft Case LP1222
Soft Case LP1224
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliedyesyes
Filter threadyesyes
Sealingnoyes

Dimensions

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Weight26.98 oz24.87 oz
Diameter3.27 in2.64 in
Length5.35 in6.77 in
Filter size2.83 in2.99 in

Pros & Cons

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