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

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS II USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2010September 2001
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length70–200 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical construction23 elements in 19 groups23 elements in 18 groups
Special elementsOne fluorite and five UD elementsFour UD elements
DiaphragmEight blades with a circular apertureEight blades with a circular aperture
Angle of viewDiagonal 34°–12°; vertical 19°30′–7°; horizontal 29°–10°Diagonal 34°–12°; vertical 19°30′–7°; horizontal 29°–10°
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C cameras
Teleconverter supportEF1.4X II gives 98–280 mm f/4 and 0.30× maximum magnification; EF2X II gives 140–400 mm f/5.6 and 0.44×; autofocus remains available but is slowerEF1.4X II gives 98–280 mm f/4 and 0.24× maximum magnification; EF2X II gives 140–400 mm f/5.6 and 0.36×; autofocus supported but slower
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.2 m1.4 m
Maximum magnification0.21×0.17×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM; full-time manual override after One-Shot autofocus while holding the shutter button halfwayRing-type USM (The Digital Picture); manual override after One-Shot autofocus while holding the shutter button halfway
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with a non-rotating front (Bob Atkins); maximum 0.21× magnification at 200 mmInternal focusing with a non-rotating front; maximum 0.17× magnification at 200 mm
Stabilisation detailFour-stop optical IS claim; Mode 1 corrects shake in all directions and Mode 2 supports panning; Canon notes tripod results depend on the tripod and shooting conditionsThree-stop optical IS claim; Mode 1 for general shooting and Mode 2 for panning; Canon manual recommends switching off on a tripod to save battery power
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter88.8 mm86.2 mm
Length199 mm197 mm
Weight1,490 g1,470 g
ControlsAF/MF, IS on/off and IS mode switches; focus limiter selects 1.2 m–infinity or 2.5 m–infinityAF/MF, IS on/off and IS mode switches; focus limiter selects 1.4 m–infinity or 2.5 m–infinity
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains physical length (Bob Atkins)Internal zooming maintains physical length (ePHOTOzine and The Digital Picture)
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant mount, focus-mode switch and focusing ring; rubber gasket at the mountSealed against dust and moisture; rubber gasket around the lens mount
Dimensions detail88.8 mm maximum diameter × 199 mm length, measured from the mount to the lens front without caps86.2 mm maximum diameter × 197 mm length; lens dimensions exclude caps
Weight detail1,490 g; Canon's instruction manual states its listed size and weight are for the lens only1,470 g lens alone; 1,590 g with the tripod collar according to Canon's instruction manual
Tripod mountIncluded removable rotating Ring-Type Tripod Collar B (W); detach the lens from the camera before removing the collarIncluded removable rotating collar; detach the lens from the camera before removing the collar
Lens hoodET-87, with release button and reversible mounting for storageET-86, reversible for storage
In the boxLens hood ET-87, tripod collar and lens case LZ1326 according to Canon's launch announcement; front and rear caps according to Bob AtkinsLens hood, tripod collar and lens case (The Digital Picture); manual identifies ET-86 hood, E-77U cap and LZ1324 case
Release detailMarketed in March 2010 according to Canon Camera Museum; Canon's 5 January 2010 announcement explicitly identifies the EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS USM as its predecessorMarketed in September 2001 according to Canon Camera Museum

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