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Canon EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS II USMCanonEF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2010November 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length70–200 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/32f/22
Optical construction23 elements in 19 groupsFourteen elements in ten groups
Special elementsOne fluorite and five UD elementsHigh-precision glass-moulded aspherical lens according to Canon
Coatings–Air Sphere Coating (ASC) according to Canon
DiaphragmEight blades with a circular apertureNine blades with a circular aperture
Angle of viewDiagonal 34°–12°; vertical 19°30′–7°; horizontal 29°–10°28°30′ diagonal, 24° horizontal and 16° vertical
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensors
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 slowerNot compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UK's specification sheet
Adaptor support–Canon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.2 m0.85 m
Maximum magnification0.21×0.12×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM; full-time manual override after One-Shot autofocus while holding the shutter button halfwayRing USM with full-time manual override according to Canon UK
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with a non-rotating front (Bob Atkins); maximum 0.21× magnification at 200 mmInternal focusing according to ePHOTOzine
Magnification detail–Canon UK specifies 0.15–0.26× with EF12 II and 0.33–0.43× with EF25 II extension tubes
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 conditionsFour-stop optical stabilisation, tested at 85 mm with EOS-1D X Mark II to CIPA standards according to Canon
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter88.8 mm88.6 mm
Length199 mm105.4 mm
Weight1,490 g950 g
ControlsAF/MF, IS on/off and IS mode switches; focus limiter selects 1.2 m–infinity or 2.5 m–infinityAF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches, manual focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markings
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains physical length (Bob Atkins)–
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant mount, focus-mode switch and focusing ring; rubber gasket at the mountDust and moisture resistance according to Canon UK
Dimensions detail88.8 mm maximum diameter × 199 mm length, measured from the mount to the lens front without caps88.6 mm maximum diameter × 105.4 mm length; approximately 950 g according to Canon
Weight detail1,490 g; Canon's instruction manual states its listed size and weight are for the lens only–
Tripod mountIncluded removable rotating Ring-Type Tripod Collar B (W); detach the lens from the camera before removing the collar–
Lens hoodET-87, with release button and reversible mounting for storageSupplied ET-83E hood according to Canon UK
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, ET-83E hood, E-77II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 pouch and user manual according to Canon UK
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 predecessorCanon Camera Museum records November 2017 marketing; a first-sale day is not given

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