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Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM vs Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM

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CanonEF 200mm f/2.8L II USMCanonEF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedMarch 1996November 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length200 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/32f/22
Optical constructionNine elements in seven groupsFourteen elements in ten groups
Special elementsTwo UD glass elements according to Canon Camera MuseumHigh-precision glass-moulded aspherical lens according to Canon
Coatings–Air Sphere Coating (ASC) according to Canon
DiaphragmEight bladesNine blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view12° diagonal, 10° horizontal and 7° vertical28°30′ diagonal, 24° horizontal and 16° vertical
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensors
Teleconverter supportCanon's manual lists EF 1.4X II for 280 mm f/4 and EF 2X II for 400 mm f/5.6Not compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UK's specification sheet
Adaptor support–Canon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.5 m0.85 m
Maximum magnification0.16×0.12×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with mechanical full-time manual focus; Canon's manual permits adjustment after One Shot AF while holding the shutter button halfwayRing USM with full-time manual override according to Canon UK
Focus distance detailClosest focus 1.5 m; limiter settings 1.5 m to infinity or 3.5 m to infinity according to Canon's manualInternal focusing according to ePHOTOzine
Magnification detailEF12 II extension tube gives 0.06–0.23×; EF25 II gives 0.14–0.32× according to Canon UKCanon UK specifies 0.15–0.26× with EF12 II and 0.33–0.43× with EF25 II extension tubes
Stabilisation detailNo image stabilisation according to The Digital PictureFour-stop optical stabilisation, tested at 85 mm with EOS-1D X Mark II to CIPA standards according to Canon
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNoYes
Filter diameter72 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter83.2 mm88.6 mm
Length136.2 mm105.4 mm
Weight765 g950 g
Controls–AF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches, manual focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markings
Weather resistanceNo weather sealing according to The Digital Picture and PhotozoneDust and moisture resistance according to Canon UK
Dimensions detail83.2 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-72II88.6 mm maximum diameter × 105.4 mm length; approximately 950 g according to Canon
Weight detail765 g for the lens only according to Canon's manual–
Tripod mountOptional Tripod Mount Ring A II (B) according to Canon's manual–
Lens hoodDetachable ET-83BII hood; reversible for storage according to Canon's manualSupplied ET-83E hood according to Canon UK
In the boxThe Digital Picture's reviewed lens included the ET-83BII hood and LP1222 pouchLens, ET-83E hood, E-77II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 pouch and user manual according to Canon UK
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records March 1996 marketing for the II versionCanon Camera Museum records November 2017 marketing; a first-sale day is not given

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