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Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM

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CanonEF 24mm f/1.4L II USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2008June 2018
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length24 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionThirteen elements in ten groups20 elements in 15 groups
Special elementsTwo glass-moulded aspherical elements and two UD elements according to Canon Camera MuseumOne fluorite and two UD elements
CoatingsSubwavelength Structure Coating to reduce ghosting and flare from light entering at acute anglesSuper Spectra coatings; fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements according to Canon's US launch announcement
DiaphragmEight-blade circular apertureNine blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view84° diagonal, 74° horizontal and 53° vertical according to Canon's manual–
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 manual–
Adaptor supportEOS M compatibility with the EF-EOS M mount adaptor according to Canon UK–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m1 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.27×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing USM; manual adjustment after One-Shot AF with the shutter held halfway according to Canon's manualRing-type USM with full-time manual focus override
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with constant physical length and non-rotating filter according to Photozone and ePHOTOzineMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera World
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 tableFive-stop CIPA claim at 200 mm on an EOS-1D X Mark II; three modes including exposure-only stabilisation for tracking moving subjects
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm80 mm
Length86.9 mm176 mm
Weight650 g780 g
ControlsAF/MF switch, focus ring, distance window, depth-of-field scale and infrared focus indexAF/MF, IS on/off and three IS mode switches; focus limiter excludes distances below 3 m according to Digital Camera World
Zoom design–Internal zooming maintains physical length according to Digital Camera World
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant seal structure and rubber lens-mount ring according to Canon's manualDust- and moisture-resistant construction
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 manual80 mm maximum diameter × 176 mm length
Weight detail–Approximate 780 g maker figure; Digital Camera World specifies this excludes the optional tripod mount
Tripod mount–Optional A II (W II) tripod mounting ring according to Digital Camera World; the maker photograph shows this separately sold accessory
Lens hoodSupplied reversible EW-83K petal hood–
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 listLens, pouch, caps, hood and instruction manual according to Canon UK
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records December 2008 marketing and explicitly identifies the December 1997 EF 24mm f/1.4L USM as its predecessorCanon Japan announced first sale on 28 June 2018; Canon Camera Museum gives June 2018 and the US launch announcement states late June. The day is the Japanese sale date, not a separately confirmed UK date.

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