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Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs Canon EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS III USM

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CanonEF 24mm f/1.4L II USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2008September 2018
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length24 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionThirteen elements in ten groups23 elements in 19 groups; retains the optical layout of the EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Special elementsTwo glass-moulded aspherical elements and two UD elements according to Canon Camera MuseumOne fluorite and five UD elements
CoatingsSubwavelength Structure Coating to reduce ghosting and flare from light entering at acute anglesAir Sphere Coating and revised optical coatings; fluorine coating on front and rear element surfaces
DiaphragmEight-blade circular apertureEight blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view84° diagonal, 74° horizontal and 53° vertical according to Canon's manualDiagonal 34°–12°; vertical 19°30′–7°; horizontal 29°–10°
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityFull-frame and APS-C Canon EF DSLR cameras according to Canon UKCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C cameras
Teleconverter supportCanon EF1.4X II and EF2X II cannot be used according to Canon's manualEF1.4X III gives 98–280 mm f/4 and 0.30× maximum magnification; EF2X III gives 140–400 mm f/5.6 and 0.44×; autofocus remains available but is slower
Adaptor supportEOS M compatibility with the EF-EOS M mount adaptor according to Canon UK–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m1.2 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.21×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing USM; manual adjustment after One-Shot AF with the shutter held halfway according to Canon's manualRing-type USM; full-time manual override after One-Shot autofocus while holding the shutter button halfway
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with constant physical length and non-rotating filter according to Photozone and ePHOTOzineInternal focusing; maximum 0.21× magnification at 200 mm
Magnification detail0.17× native; 0.67–0.50× with Extension Tube EF12 II. EF25 II cannot be used; manual focus recommended with the tube according to Canon's manual–
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation according to ePHOTOzine's exact-model specification tableUp to 3.5 stops under CIPA testing at 200 mm on an EOS-1D X Mark II; Mode 1 for still subjects and Mode 2 for panning; Canon notes tripod results depend on the tripod and shooting conditions
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm88.8 mm
Length86.9 mm199 mm
Weight650 g1,480 g
ControlsAF/MF switch, focus ring, distance window, depth-of-field scale and infrared focus indexAF/MF, IS on/off and IS mode switches; focus limiter selects 1.2 m–infinity or 2.5 m–infinity
Zoom design–Internal zooming maintains physical length (Digital Camera World)
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant seal structure and rubber lens-mount ring according to Canon's manualDust- and moisture-resistant construction with a rubber gasket at the mount
Dimensions detail83.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.9 mm length; dimensions and 650 g weight are lens-only. Front and rear caps add 21.5 mm according to Canon's manual88.8 mm maximum diameter × 199 mm length, measured from the mount to the lens front; add 24.2 mm for front and rear caps
Weight detail–Approximately 1,480 g lens only according to Canon's instruction manual, UK store and Camera Museum; a Canon USA one-page specification chart instead lists approximately 1,440 g
Tripod mount–Included removable rotating B (W II) tripod mount ring; detach the lens from the camera before removing the collar
Lens hoodSupplied reversible EW-83K petal hoodET-87, with release button and reversible mounting for storage
In the boxLens, E-77II/E-77U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, EW-83K hood, LP1319 case and user manual according to Canon UK's box listET-87 hood and LZ1326 lens case according to the UK store; tripod mount ring included according to Canon's instruction manual
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records December 2008 marketing and explicitly identifies the December 1997 EF 24mm f/1.4L USM as its predecessorMarketed in September 2018 according to Canon Camera Museum; Canon USA's 7 June announcement had scheduled US shipping for August 2018

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