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Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM vs Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM

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CanonEF 200mm f/2.8L II USMCanonEF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
Overview
ReleasedMarch 1996May 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length200 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical constructionNine elements in seven groups10 elements in six groups
Special elementsTwo UD glass elements according to Canon Camera MuseumOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum's optical diagram
Aperture detail–Minimum f/32 with one-third-stop aperture increments
DiaphragmEight bladesSeven blades; circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of view12° diagonal, 10° horizontal and 7° verticalHorizontal 35°55′, vertical 24°20′, diagonal 42°35′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to 56 mm on full frame
Teleconverter supportCanon's manual lists EF 1.4X II for 280 mm f/4 and EF 2X II for 400 mm f/5.6Canon EF extenders are not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.5 m0.13 m
Maximum magnification0.16×1×
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 halfwaySTM autofocus; electronic manual focusing requires the camera to be awake according to Dustin Abbott
Focus distance detailClosest focus 1.5 m; limiter settings 1.5 m to infinity or 3.5 m to infinity according to Canon's manual0.13 m minimum focus measured from the image plane; approximately 30 mm working distance from the lens front at life-size magnification according to Canon Japan
Magnification detailEF12 II extension tube gives 0.06–0.23×; EF25 II gives 0.14–0.32× according to Canon UKMaximum 1×; EF12 II extension tube gives 0.34–1.41× and EF25 II gives 0.76–1.91× according to Canon UK
Stabilisation detailNo image stabilisation according to The Digital PictureHybrid IS compensates for angular and lateral movement; Canon states four stops of correction, with effectiveness depending on shooting distance
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNo–
Filter diameter72 mm49 mm
Maximum diameter83.2 mm69.2 mm
Length136.2 mm55.8 mm
Weight765 g190 g
Controls–Macro Lite can illuminate both sides or either side individually, with brightness control; AF/MF and stabiliser switches
Filter detail–49 mm filter attaches to the ES-27 hood; Canon Japan specifies one filter and removing the hood to use Macro Lite illumination
Weather resistanceNo weather sealing according to The Digital Picture and Photozone–
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-72II69.2 mm maximum diameter × 55.8 mm retracted length
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 manualES-27 hood; LP1014 case is optional according to Canon Japan
In the boxThe Digital Picture's reviewed lens included the ET-83BII hood and LP1222 pouchLens, ES-27 hood, EF-S35 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and warranty paperwork in Canon Japan's listed package
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records March 1996 marketing for the II versionCanon Camera Museum records May 2017 marketing. Canon Japan announced it on 6 April 2017 and records the Japanese first-sale date as 29 June 2017; a UK first-sale day is not established by these sources.

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