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

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/2.8L IS USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/2.8L USM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2001March 1995
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length70–200 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical construction23 elements in 18 groups18 elements in 15 groups
Special elementsFour UD elementsFour UD elements
Coatings–Super Spectra coatings
DiaphragmEight blades with a circular apertureEight blades
Angle of viewDiagonal 34°–12°; vertical 19°30′–7°; horizontal 29°–10°Horizontal 29°–10°; vertical 19°30′–7°; diagonal 34°–12°
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 0.24× maximum magnification; EF2X II gives 140–400 mm f/5.6 and 0.36×; autofocus supported but slowerCanon Extender EF1.4X gives 98–280 mm f/4; EF2X gives 140–400 mm f/5.6, with autofocus supported according to Canon
Adaptor support–Canon Extension Tube EF12 II gives 0.22–0.06× magnification; EF25 II gives 0.41–0.14×
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.4 m1.5 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.16×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailRing-type USM (The Digital Picture); manual override after One-Shot autofocus while holding the shutter button halfwayRing-type USM with mechanical full-time manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with a non-rotating front; maximum 0.17× magnification at 200 mmInternal focusing; non-rotating front filter thread; minimum 1.5 m focus and maximum 0.16× magnification at 200 mm
Stabilisation detailThree-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 powerNo optical image stabilisation (ePHOTOzine and The Digital Picture)
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter86.2 mm84.6 mm
Length197 mm193.6 mm
Weight1,470 g1,310 g
ControlsAF/MF, IS on/off and IS mode switches; focus limiter selects 1.4 m–infinity or 2.5 m–infinityAF/MF switch, focus-range limiter, focus and zoom rings (The Digital Picture)
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains physical length (ePHOTOzine and The Digital Picture)Internal zooming maintains the physical length throughout the zoom range (ePHOTOzine and The Digital Picture)
Weather resistanceSealed against dust and moisture; rubber gasket around the lens mountCanon states water and dust resistance; The Digital Picture describes partial sealing around switches and rings, with no lens-mount gasket and a front filter needed for sealing
Dimensions detail86.2 mm maximum diameter × 197 mm length; lens dimensions exclude caps84.6 mm maximum diameter × 193.6 mm length
Weight detail1,470 g lens alone; 1,590 g with the tripod collar according to Canon's instruction manual–
Tripod mountIncluded removable rotating collar; detach the lens from the camera before removing the collarIncluded tripod collar (ePHOTOzine and The Digital Picture)
Lens hoodET-86, reversible for storage–
In the boxLens hood, tripod collar and lens case (The Digital Picture); manual identifies ET-86 hood, E-77U cap and LZ1324 caseLens hood and case (Canon); lens caps and tripod collar (ePHOTOzine)
Release detailMarketed in September 2001 according to Canon Camera MuseumMarketed in March 1995 according to Canon Camera Museum

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