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Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM vs Canon RF 70–200mm F2.8 L IS USM

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CanonEF 200mm f/2.8L II USMCanonRF 70–200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedMarch 1996November 2019
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length200 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical constructionNine elements in seven groupsSeventeen elements in thirteen groups
Special elementsTwo UD glass elements according to Canon Camera MuseumThree UD, one Super UD, one aspherical UD and one glass-moulded aspherical element; fluorine coatings on front and rear elements
DiaphragmEight bladesNine circular-aperture blades
Angle of view12° diagonal, 10° horizontal and 7° vertical–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon RF mount for full-frame and APS-C EOS R bodies; RF extenders not compatible
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 m0.7 m
Maximum magnification0.16×0.23×
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 halfwayDual Nano USM drives focus and floating lens groups independently; electronic floating focus system
Focus distance detailClosest focus 1.5 m; limiter settings 1.5 m to infinity or 3.5 m to infinity according to Canon's manualMinimum focus 0.7 m
Magnification detailEF12 II extension tube gives 0.06–0.23×; EF25 II gives 0.14–0.32× according to Canon UKMaximum 0.23× at 200 mm
Stabilisation detailNo image stabilisation according to The Digital PictureOptical IS rated five stops under CIPA; three modes for general use, panning and exposure-only stabilisation
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNoYes
Filter diameter72 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter83.2 mm89.9 mm
Length136.2 mm146 mm
Weight765 g1,070 g
Controls–Zoom, electronic manual-focus and customisable control rings; focus limiter with full or 2.5 m–infinity range; AF/MF, IS on/off and three IS mode switches; zoom lock at 70 mm
Zoom design–Extending barrel with 146 mm retracted length at 70 mm
Weather resistanceNo weather sealing according to The Digital Picture and PhotozoneDust and water resistant construction; Canon states this cannot completely prevent dust or droplets entering
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-72IIApproximately 89.9 mm maximum diameter × 146 mm length, retracted
Weight detail765 g for the lens only according to Canon's manualApproximately 1,070 g lens
Tripod mountOptional Tripod Mount Ring A II (B) according to Canon's manualRemovable Tripod Mount Ring E (WIII), included
Lens hoodDetachable ET-83BII hood; reversible for storage according to Canon's manualET-83F (WIII) hood included, with filter-adjustment window
In the boxThe Digital Picture's reviewed lens included the ET-83BII hood and LP1222 pouchLens, E-77 II front cap, RF dust cap, ET-83F hood, LP1424 drawstring case, Tripod Mount Ring E (WIII) and user manual
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records March 1996 marketing for the II versionNovember 2019 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum

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