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Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM vs Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM

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CanonEF 28mm f/2.8 IS USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2012June 2018
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length28 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionNine elements in seven groups20 elements in 15 groups
Special elementsGlass-moulded aspherical elementOne 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 aperture according to Canon Camera MuseumNine blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view75° diagonal, 65° horizontal and 46° vertical–
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 compatible–
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 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.27×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual focus according to Canon UK; Camera Museum describes micro USM insteadRing-type USM with full-time manual focus override
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with a non-rotating front and constant physical length according to The Digital PictureMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera World
Stabilisation detailMaker claim up to four stops; The Digital Picture and Photozone each report approximately three stops in their testsFive-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
Length51.5 mm176 mm
Weight260 g780 g
Controls–AF/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 and PhotozoneDust- and moisture-resistant construction
Dimensions detailMaximum diameter × length 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; LP1014 pouch listed as an accessory–
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 identifies the April 1987 EF 28mm 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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