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Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM vs Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS USM

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2018November 2006
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length70–200 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/4
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical construction20 elements in 15 groups20 elements in 15 groups
Special elementsOne fluorite and two UD elementsOne fluorite and two UD elements
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings; fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements according to Canon's US launch announcementSuper Spectra coatings
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureEight blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view–Diagonal 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 support–EF1.4X II gives 98–280 mm f/5.6 and 0.31× maximum magnification with autofocus; EF2X II gives 140–400 mm f/8 and 0.45×, with autofocus limited to compatible bodies and slower operation
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1 m1.2 m
Maximum magnification0.27×0.21×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM with full-time manual focus overrideRing-type USM; full-time manual override after One-Shot autofocus while holding the shutter button halfway
Focus distance detailMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera WorldInternal focusing with a non-rotating front; maximum 0.21× magnification at 200 mm
Stabilisation detailFive-stop CIPA claim at 200 mm on an EOS-1D X Mark II; three modes including exposure-only stabilisation for tracking moving subjectsFour-stop launch claim based on a shutter speed of 1/focal length; Mode 1 for still subjects and Mode 2 for panning; manual recommends switching off on a tripod to save battery power
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter80 mm76 mm
Length176 mm172 mm
Weight780 g760 g
ControlsAF/MF, IS on/off and three IS mode switches; focus limiter excludes distances below 3 m according to Digital Camera WorldAF/MF, IS on/off and IS mode switches; focus limiter selects 1.2 m–infinity or 3 m–infinity
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains physical length according to Digital Camera WorldInternal zooming maintains physical length
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant constructionDust- and moisture-resistant construction with a rubber gasket at the mount
Dimensions detail80 mm maximum diameter × 176 mm length76 mm maximum diameter × 172 mm length, measured from the mount to the lens front without caps
Weight detailApproximate 780 g maker figure; Digital Camera World specifies this excludes the optional tripod mount760 g lens only according to Canon's instruction manual
Tripod mountOptional A II (W II) tripod mounting ring according to Digital Camera World; the maker photograph shows this separately sold accessoryOptional A II (W) tripod mount ring; collar can be removed while the lens remains attached to the camera
Lens hood–ET-74, reversible for storage
In the boxLens, pouch, caps, hood and instruction manual according to Canon UKLens hood and pouch according to Canon's launch announcement; ET-74 and LP1224 models identified in the instruction manual
Release detailCanon Japan announced first sale on 28 June 2018; Canon Camera Museum gives June 2018 and the US launch announcement states late June. The day is the Japanese sale date, not a separately confirmed UK date.Marketed in November 2006 according to Canon Camera Museum; the stabilised model was sold alongside the non-stabilised f/4 version

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