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Canon EF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS III USM vs Canon EF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS III USMCanonEF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2018November 2004
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length70–200 mm10–22 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/3.5–4.5
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 USM13 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsOne fluorite and five UD elementsThree aspherical elements and one Super UD element according to Canon's US announcement
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating and revised optical coatings; fluorine coating on front and rear element surfacesSuper Spectra coatings according to Canon's UK store
Aperture detail–Minimum f/22–29 with third-stop settings; f/22–27 with half-stop settings
DiaphragmEight blades with a circular apertureSix blades with a circular aperture
Angle of viewDiagonal 34°–12°; vertical 19°30′–7°; horizontal 29°–10°Horizontal 97°10′–54°30′; vertical 74°10′–37°50′; diagonal 107°30′–63°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; 16–35 mm equivalent field of view; EOS M requires the EF-EOS M adaptor
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 slowerEF1.4X II and EF2X II cannot be used according to Canon's manual
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.2 m0.24 m
Maximum magnification0.21×0.17×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailRing-type USM; full-time manual override after One-Shot autofocus while holding the shutter button halfwayRing-type USM; manual focus adjustment after One Shot AF while holding the shutter halfway according to Canon's manual
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; maximum 0.21× magnification at 200 mmMinimum focus distance 0.24 m throughout the zoom range; 0.17× maximum magnification at 22 mm
Magnification detail–EF12 II tube is incompatible at 10 mm and gives 0.77–0.58× at 22 mm; manual advises against EF25 II because the working distance is very short
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
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter88.8 mm83.5 mm
Length199 mm89.8 mm
Weight1,480 g385 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)Outer barrel length remains unchanged during zooming; internal focusing and non-rotating filter mount according to Cameralabs
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 caps83.5 mm maximum diameter × 89.8 mm mount-to-front length without caps
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 g385 g lens-only figure according to Canon's manual
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-83E, reversible for storage; LP1319 pouch also optional
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-77U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon's UK store
Release detailMarketed in September 2018 according to Canon Camera Museum; Canon USA's 7 June announcement had scheduled US shipping for August 2018Canon Camera Museum records November 2004 introduction; the Japanese announcement specified late November, while the US announcement stated autumn. No UK first-sale day is established by these sources.

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