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

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CanonEF 135mm f/2L USMCanonEF 200mm f/2.8L USM
Overview
ReleasedApril 1996December 1991
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 Museum–
CoatingsSuper Spectra coating according to Canon UK–
DiaphragmEight bladesEight blades according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of view15° horizontal, 10° vertical and 18° diagonal according to Canon UK12° diagonal, 10° horizontal and 7° vertical according to Canon's original-model manual
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/4–
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 stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailRing USM; mechanical full-time manual focus after One Shot AF while holding the shutter halfway according to Canon's manualUSM; full-time manual focus after One Shot AF while holding the shutter button halfway according to Canon's manual
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with constant length and a non-rotating filter thread according to Photozone and ePHOTOzine–
Magnification detailEF12 II provides 0.09–0.29× and EF25 II 0.20–0.41× according to Canon UK–
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation according to ePHOTOzine's exact-model specification–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNo–
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter82.5 mm83 mm
Length112 mm136.2 mm
Weight750 g790 g
ControlsFocus ring, AF/MF switch, distance window and 0.9 m–infinity or 1.6 m–infinity limiter according to Canon's manualAF/MF switch, focusing ring, distance scale and infrared index according to Canon's manual
Weather resistanceNo weather sealing according to ePHOTOzine's exact-model test–
Dimensions detail82.5 mm diameter × 112 mm length, excluding caps according to Canon's manual83 mm diameter × 136.2 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum; measured from the mount surface to the front, with caps adding 21.5 mm according to the manual
Weight detail750 g for the lens only according to Canon's manual790 g for the lens only according to Canon's original-model manual
Lens hoodSupplied reversible ET-78II hoodBuilt-in sliding hood; pull it out from the front of the lens 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 list–
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records April 1996 marketingCanon Camera Museum records December 1991 marketing; this is the original version with a built-in hood

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