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Canon EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS III USM vs Canon EF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS III USMCanonEF-S 10–18mm f/4.5–5.6 IS STM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2018May 2014
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length70–200 mm10–18 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/32f/22–29
Optical construction23 elements in 19 groups; retains the optical layout of the EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS II USM14 elements in 11 groups
Special elementsOne fluorite and five UD elementsOne UD and two aspherical elements, including a large-diameter plastic-moulded aspherical element
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating and revised optical coatings; fluorine coating on front and rear element surfacesSuper Spectra coating
Aperture detail–Minimum f/22–29 in one-third-stop increments; f/22–27 with half-stop increments
DiaphragmEight blades with a circular apertureSeven blades with a circular aperture
Angle of viewDiagonal 34°–12°; vertical 19°30′–7°; horizontal 29°–10°–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF-S mount 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 slower–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.2 m0.22 m
Maximum magnification0.21×0.15×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM; full-time manual override after One-Shot autofocus while holding the shutter button halfwayStepping motor for smooth, near-silent focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; maximum 0.21× magnification at 200 mmElectronic focus ring; no distance scale (Digital Camera World); front element does not rotate during focusing (OpticalLimits)
Magnification detail–Maximum 0.15× at 18 mm
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 conditionsApproximately four shutter-speed stops under CIPA standards, tested on an EOS 7D at 18 mm
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter88.8 mm74.6 mm
Length199 mm72 mm
Weight1,480 g240 g
ControlsAF/MF, IS on/off and IS mode switches; focus limiter selects 1.2 m–infinity or 2.5 m–infinity–
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains physical length (Digital Camera World)Lens extends slightly towards both ends of the zoom range; shortest around 14 mm (OpticalLimits)
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 caps74.6 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm length in the retracted state
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 g–
Tripod mountIncluded removable rotating B (W II) tripod mount ring; detach the lens from the camera before removing the collar–
Lens hoodET-87, with release button and reversible mounting for storageOptional EW-73C (Digital Camera World and OpticalLimits)
In the boxET-87 hood and LZ1326 lens case according to the UK store; tripod mount ring included according to Canon's instruction manualLens, E-67II front cap, rear Lens Cap E and user manual
Release detailMarketed in September 2018 according to Canon Camera Museum; Canon USA's 7 June announcement had scheduled US shipping for August 2018Marketed in May 2014 according to Canon Camera Museum

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