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Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM vs Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM

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CanonEF 200mm f/2.8L II USMCanonEF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM
Overview
ReleasedMarch 1996March 2016
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length200 mm18–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/32f/22–36
Optical constructionNine elements in seven groups16 elements in 12 groups
Special elementsTwo UD glass elements according to Canon Camera MuseumOne UD and one aspherical element
Coatings–Super Spectra coatings
Aperture detail–Minimum f/22–36 with one-third-stop increments; f/22–38 with half-stop increments
DiaphragmEight bladesSeven blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view12° diagonal, 10° horizontal and 7° vertical–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF-S mount APS-C cameras
Adaptor support–Canon UK supports EOS M cameras with an EF-EOS M mount adaptor
Teleconverter supportCanon's manual lists EF 1.4X II for 280 mm f/4 and EF 2X II for 400 mm f/5.6–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.5 m0.39 m
Maximum magnification0.16×0.28×
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 halfwayNano USM; Canon claims up to 4.3× the STM predecessor's focus-lens driving speed when focusing from minimum distance to infinity at 135 mm through the viewfinder
Focus distance detailClosest focus 1.5 m; limiter settings 1.5 m to infinity or 3.5 m to infinity according to Canon's manualElectronic manual focusing requires an awake camera; manual override in One-Shot AF requires a half-pressed shutter and enabled electronic manual focusing (The Digital Picture)
Magnification detailEF12 II extension tube gives 0.06–0.23×; EF25 II gives 0.14–0.32× according to Canon UKMaximum 0.28× at 135 mm
Stabilisation detailNo image stabilisation according to The Digital PictureFour-stop optical Image Stabilizer with automatic panning detection
Video features–Optional PZ-E1 power zoom adaptor attaches beneath the lens (The Digital Picture)
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNoNo
Filter diameter72 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter83.2 mm77.4 mm
Length136.2 mm96 mm
Weight765 g515 g
Controls–Focus and zoom rings; AF/MF, stabiliser and zoom-lock switches (The Digital Picture)
Zoom design–Extends towards longer focal lengths; zoom lock retains the retracted position (The Digital Picture)
Weather resistanceNo weather sealing according to The Digital Picture and PhotozoneNo full weather sealing or mount gasket (The Digital Picture)
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-72II77.4 mm maximum diameter × 96 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum
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 manualOptional EW-73D; optional LP1116 pouch (The Digital Picture)
In the boxThe Digital Picture's reviewed lens included the ET-83BII hood and LP1222 pouchLens, E-67 II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records March 1996 marketing for the II versionMarketed in March 2016 according to Canon Camera Museum

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