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

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CanonEF 16–35mm f/2.8L III USMCanonEF 200mm f/2.8L USM
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2016December 1991
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 elements–
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating and Subwavelength Structure Coating; front and rear fluorine coatings according to The Digital Picture–
DiaphragmNine circular bladesEight blades according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of viewHorizontal 98°–54°; vertical 74°10′–38°; diagonal 108°10′–63°12° diagonal, 10° horizontal and 7° vertical according to Canon's original-model manual
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 available–
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 stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual override; keep the shutter half-pressed after autofocus when adjusting focus manuallyUSM; full-time manual focus after One Shot AF while holding the shutter button halfway 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 mm–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter82 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter88.5 mm83 mm
Length127.5 mm136.2 mm
Weight790 g790 g
ControlsSeparate zoom and focus rings, AF/MF switch and distance windowAF/MF switch, focusing ring, distance scale and infrared index according to Canon's manual
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 resistance–
Dimensions detailLength measured from the mount surface to the front; front and rear caps add 24 mm83 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 detailApproximately 790 g for the lens alone, excluding accessories, in Canon's instruction manual790 g for the lens only according to Canon's original-model manual
Lens hoodReversible EW-88D hood with release buttonBuilt-in sliding hood; pull it out from the front of the lens according to Canon's manual
In the boxLens, EW-88D hood, LP1222 case, E-82 II front cap, rear cap E and user manual–
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records October 2016 marketing; no first-sale day is statedCanon Camera Museum records December 1991 marketing; this is the original version with a built-in hood

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