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

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

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      General

      Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
      Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
      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/2.8L IS III USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
      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/2.8L IS III USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
      Number of diaphragm blades88

      Focus

      Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
      Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
      Autofocusyesyes
      Closest focusing distance1.51.2

      Design

      Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
      Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
      Colour of productBlackBlack,White

      Dimensions

      Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
      Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
      Weight26.98 oz52.21 oz
      Diameter3.27 in3.5 in
      Length5.35 in7.83 in
      Filter size2.83 in3.03 in

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