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Canon EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS III USM vs Canon EF 80–200mm f/2.8L

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS III USMCanonEF 80–200mm f/2.8L
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2018September 1989
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length70–200 mm80–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical construction23 elements in 19 groups; retains the optical layout of the EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS II USM16 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsOne fluorite and five UD elements–
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating and revised optical coatings; fluorine coating on front and rear element surfaces–
DiaphragmEight blades with a circular apertureEight blades
Angle of viewDiagonal 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 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 slowerNot compatible with Canon EF extenders according to Bob Atkins
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.2 m1.8 m
Maximum magnification0.21×0.13×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailRing-type USM; full-time manual override after One-Shot autofocus while holding the shutter button halfwayAutofocus without USM or full-time manual override according to Bob Atkins; Ken Rockwell identifies an Arc Form Drive motor
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; maximum 0.21× magnification at 200 mmNon-rotating front during focusing according to Bob Atkins; internal focusing according to Ken Rockwell
Stabilisation detailUp 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 conditionsNo optical image stabilisation according to Ken Rockwell
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter77 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter88.8 mm84 mm
Length199 mm185.7 mm
Weight1,480 g–
ControlsAF/MF, IS on/off and IS mode switches; focus limiter selects 1.2 m–infinity or 2.5 m–infinitySeparate zoom and focus rings; focus limiter and manual focus switch according to Bob Atkins
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains physical length (Digital Camera World)Internal zooming maintains physical length according to Ken Rockwell
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant construction with a rubber gasket at the mount–
Dimensions detail88.8 mm maximum diameter × 199 mm length, measured from the mount to the lens front; add 24.2 mm for front and rear caps84 mm maximum diameter × 185.7 mm length
Weight detailApproximately 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 gCanon Camera Museum specifies 1,330 g without identifying whether the collar is included. Ken Rockwell measures 1,276.4 g without the collar and 1,411.95 g with it; these are sample measurements, not the maker's lens-only figure.
Tripod mountIncluded removable rotating B (W II) tripod mount ring; detach the lens from the camera before removing the collarRemovable tripod collar according to Bob Atkins
Lens hoodET-87, with release button and reversible mounting for storageSupplied hood according to Bob Atkins; Ken Rockwell identifies ES-79
In the boxET-87 hood and LZ1326 lens case according to the UK store; tripod mount ring included according to Canon's instruction manualLens hood and hard case according to Bob Atkins
Release detailMarketed in September 2018 according to Canon Camera Museum; Canon USA's 7 June announcement had scheduled US shipping for August 2018Marketed in September 1989 according to Canon Camera Museum; Canon identifies the March 1995 EF 70–200mm f/2.8L USM as its successor

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