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Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM vs Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM

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CanonEF 24mm f/2.8 IS USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2012June 2018
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length24 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionEleven elements in nine groups20 elements in 15 groups
Special elementsGlass-moulded aspherical element according to Canon Camera MuseumOne fluorite and two UD elements
CoatingsSuper Spectra coating according to Canon UKSuper Spectra coatings; fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements according to Canon's US launch announcement
DiaphragmSeven-blade circular apertureNine blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view84° diagonal, 74° horizontal and 53° vertical–
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
Adaptor supportEOS M compatibility with the EF-EOS M mount adaptor according to Canon UK–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m1 m
Maximum magnification0.23×0.27×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual focus according to Canon UK's specification page; Canon Camera Museum instead describes micro USMRing-type USM with full-time manual focus override
Focus distance detailConstant physical length and non-rotating filter during focusing according to PhotozoneMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera World
Magnification detail0.23× native; 0.62–0.43× with Extension Tube EF12 II and 1.13–0.95× with EF25 II according to Canon UK–
Stabilisation detailFour-stop optical stabilisation claimed by Canon UKFive-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 diameter58 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter68.4 mm80 mm
Length55.7 mm176 mm
Weight280 g780 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabiliser switches, focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field scaleAF/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 both independent exact-model reviewsDust- and moisture-resistant construction
Dimensions detail68.4 mm maximum diameter × 55.7 mm length and 280 g according to Canon UK; dimensions in retracted state80 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 hoodOptional EW-65B; Canon UK's box list excludes a hood–
In the boxLens, E-58U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon UKLens, pouch, caps, hood and instruction manual according to Canon UK
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records June 2012 marketing and explicitly names the November 1988 EF 24mm f/2.8 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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