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

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CanonEF 24mm f/1.4L USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 1997June 2018
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length24 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionEleven elements in nine groups; floating optical system20 elements in 15 groups
Special elementsGround and polished aspherical glass element and UD element according to Canon Camera MuseumOne fluorite and two UD elements
Coatings–Super Spectra coatings; fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements according to Canon's US launch announcement
DiaphragmSeven-blade circular aperture according to Canon Camera MuseumNine 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
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m1 m
Maximum magnification0.16×0.27×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual focus; Canon's manual specifies One-Shot AF with the shutter button held halfway for manual adjustment after autofocusRing-type USM with full-time manual focus override
Focus distance detailRear focusing system with non-rotating filter frame according to Canon Camera MuseumMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera World
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation according to The Digital Picture'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 resistantNoYes
Filter diameter77 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm80 mm
Length77.4 mm176 mm
Weight550 g780 g
ControlsAF/MF switch, focus ring, distance window 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 resistanceNo weather sealing according to The Digital Picture's exact-model specification tableDust- and moisture-resistant construction
Dimensions detail83.5 mm maximum diameter × 77.4 mm length; dimensions and 550 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
In the box–Lens, pouch, caps, hood and instruction manual according to Canon UK
Lens hoodSupplied reversible EW-83D II petal hood; LP1214 case according to Canon's manual and The Digital Picture–
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records December 1997 marketing; no first-sale day is givenCanon 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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