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Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L III USM vs Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

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CanonEF 16–35mm f/2.8L III USMCanonEF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2016March 1996
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length16–35 mm200 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionSixteen elements in eleven groupsNine elements in seven groups
Special elementsTwo large-diameter glass-moulded aspherical elements, one ground aspherical element and two UD elementsTwo UD glass elements according to Canon Camera Museum
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating and Subwavelength Structure Coating; front and rear fluorine coatings according to The Digital Picture–
DiaphragmNine circular bladesEight blades
Angle of viewHorizontal 98°–54°; vertical 74°10′–38°; diagonal 108°10′–63°12° diagonal, 10° horizontal and 7° vertical
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityFull-frame and APS-C Canon EF DSLRsCanon EF full-frame and APS-C cameras
Teleconverter supportExtenders cannot be used; the manual also states that no compatible close-up lenses are availableCanon'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 lists EOS M use with the EF-EOS M mount adaptor–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m1.5 m
Maximum magnification0.25×0.16×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual override; keep the shutter half-pressed after autofocus when adjusting focus manuallyRing USM with mechanical full-time manual focus; Canon's manual permits adjustment after One Shot AF while holding the shutter button halfway
Focus distance detail–Closest focus 1.5 m; limiter settings 1.5 m to infinity or 3.5 m to infinity according to Canon's manual
Magnification detailAt 35 mm, EF12 II gives 0.65×–0.36× and EF25 II gives 1.14×–0.80×; both tubes are incompatible at 16 mmEF12 II extension tube gives 0.06–0.23×; EF25 II gives 0.14–0.32× according to Canon UK
Stabilisation detail–No image stabilisation according to The Digital Picture
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesNo
Filter diameter82 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter88.5 mm83.2 mm
Length127.5 mm136.2 mm
Weight790 g765 g
ControlsSeparate zoom and focus rings, AF/MF switch and distance window–
Zoom designConstant outer length with inner front-tube movement according to both reviews; the manual advises zooming before focusing–
Filter detailOne front filter may be fitted; the manual specifies the 82 mm Canon PL-C B polariser and removing the hood for adjustment–
Weather resistanceSealed construction and rubber mount ring; the manual recommends an 82 mm Canon PROTECT filter for best dust and water resistanceNo weather sealing according to The Digital Picture and Photozone
Dimensions detailLength measured from the mount surface to the front; front and rear caps add 24 mm83.2 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 detailApproximately 790 g for the lens alone, excluding accessories, in Canon's instruction 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 hoodReversible EW-88D hood with release buttonDetachable ET-83BII hood; reversible for storage according to Canon's manual
In the boxLens, EW-88D hood, LP1222 case, E-82 II front cap, rear cap E and user manualThe Digital Picture's reviewed lens included the ET-83BII hood and LP1222 pouch
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records October 2016 marketing; no first-sale day is statedCanon Camera Museum records March 1996 marketing for the II version

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