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Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM vs Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

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CanonEF 135mm f/2L USMCanonEF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
Overview
ReleasedApril 1996March 1996
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length135 mm200 mm
Maximum aperturef/2f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical constructionTen elements in eight groupsNine elements in seven groups
Special elementsTwo UD glass elements according to Canon Camera MuseumTwo UD glass elements according to Canon Camera Museum
CoatingsSuper Spectra coating according to Canon UK–
DiaphragmEight bladesEight blades
Angle of view15° horizontal, 10° vertical and 18° diagonal according to Canon UK12° diagonal, 10° horizontal and 7° vertical
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF full-frame and APS-C cameras
Teleconverter supportCanon's manual confirms EF1.4X II gives 189 mm f/2.8 and EF2X II gives 270 mm f/4Canon's manual lists EF 1.4X II for 280 mm f/4 and EF 2X II for 400 mm f/5.6
Adaptor supportCanon UK confirms EOS M use with the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.9 m1.5 m
Maximum magnification0.19×0.16×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRing USM; mechanical full-time manual focus after One Shot AF while holding the shutter halfway according to Canon's manualRing USM with mechanical full-time manual focus; Canon's manual permits adjustment after One Shot AF while holding the shutter button halfway
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with constant length and a non-rotating filter thread according to Photozone and ePHOTOzineClosest focus 1.5 m; limiter settings 1.5 m to infinity or 3.5 m to infinity according to Canon's manual
Magnification detailEF12 II provides 0.09–0.29× and EF25 II 0.20–0.41× according to Canon UKEF12 II extension tube gives 0.06–0.23×; EF25 II gives 0.14–0.32× according to Canon UK
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation according to ePHOTOzine's exact-model specificationNo image stabilisation according to The Digital Picture
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNoNo
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter82.5 mm83.2 mm
Length112 mm136.2 mm
Weight750 g765 g
ControlsFocus ring, AF/MF switch, distance window and 0.9 m–infinity or 1.6 m–infinity limiter according to Canon's manual–
Weather resistanceNo weather sealing according to ePHOTOzine's exact-model testNo weather sealing according to The Digital Picture and Photozone
Dimensions detail82.5 mm diameter × 112 mm length, excluding caps according to Canon's manual83.2 mm diameter × 136.2 mm length; Canon's manual measures length from the mount surface to the front, with caps adding 21.5 mm for E-72U or 24.2 mm for E-72II
Weight detail750 g for the lens only according to Canon's manual765 g for the lens only according to Canon's manual
Tripod mount–Optional Tripod Mount Ring A II (B) according to Canon's manual
Lens hoodSupplied reversible ET-78II hoodDetachable ET-83BII hood; reversible for storage according to Canon's manual
In the boxLens, E-72U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 case, ET-78II hood and user manual according to Canon UK's box listThe Digital Picture's reviewed lens included the ET-83BII hood and LP1222 pouch
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records April 1996 marketingCanon Camera Museum records March 1996 marketing for the II version

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