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Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM vs Canon EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS III USM

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CanonEF 28mm f/2.8 IS USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2012September 2018
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length28 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionNine elements in seven groups23 elements in 19 groups; retains the optical layout of the EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Special elementsGlass-moulded aspherical elementOne fluorite and five UD elements
CoatingsSuper Spectra coating according to Canon UKAir Sphere Coating and revised optical coatings; fluorine coating on front and rear element surfaces
DiaphragmSeven-blade circular aperture according to Canon Camera MuseumEight blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view75° diagonal, 65° horizontal and 46° verticalDiagonal 34°–12°; vertical 19°30′–7°; horizontal 29°–10°
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C cameras; EOS M requires EF-EOS M adapterCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C cameras
Teleconverter supportCanon extenders not compatibleEF1.4X 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 supportExtension tube EF12 II gives 0.71–0.50× magnification; EF25 II gives 1.30–1.11×–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.23 m1.2 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.21×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual focus according to Canon UK; Camera Museum describes micro USM insteadRing-type USM; full-time manual override after One-Shot autofocus while holding the shutter button halfway
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with a non-rotating front and constant physical length according to The Digital PictureInternal focusing; maximum 0.21× magnification at 200 mm
Stabilisation detailMaker claim up to four stops; The Digital Picture and Photozone each report approximately three stops in their testsUp 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 resistantNoYes
Filter diameter58 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter68.4 mm88.8 mm
Length51.5 mm199 mm
Weight260 g1,480 g
Controls–AF/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 resistanceNo weather sealing according to The Digital Picture and PhotozoneDust- and moisture-resistant construction with a rubber gasket at the mount
Dimensions detailMaximum diameter × length in retracted state88.8 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 hoodOptional EW-65B; LP1014 pouch listed as an accessoryET-87, with release button and reversible mounting for storage
In the boxLens, E-58U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon UKET-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 June 2012 marketing and explicitly identifies the April 1987 EF 28mm f/2.8 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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