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

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USMCanonEF 70–200mm f/4L USM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2018September 1999
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length70–200 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/4
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical construction20 elements in 15 groups16 elements in 13 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 announcement–
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureEight blades
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–Compatible with Canon EF1.4X and EF2X extenders; The Digital Picture notes EF1.4X II gives 98–280 mm f/5.6 and EF2X II gives 140–400 mm f/8, with camera-dependent autofocus at f/8
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1 m1.2 m
Maximum magnification0.27×0.21×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailRing-type USM with full-time manual focus overrideRing-type USM with mechanical full-time manual focus override
Focus distance detailMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera WorldInternal focusing; front does not rotate (The Digital Picture); 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 subjects–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesNo
Filter diameter72 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter80 mm76 mm
Length176 mm172 mm
Weight780 g705 g
ControlsAF/MF, IS on/off and three IS mode switches; focus limiter excludes distances below 3 m according to Digital Camera WorldAF/MF switch and focus limiter, with full 1.2 m–infinity range or 3 m–infinity (ePHOTOzine)
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains physical length according to Digital Camera WorldInternal zooming maintains physical length (ePHOTOzine and The Digital Picture)
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant constructionNot weather sealed according to The Digital Picture
Dimensions detail80 mm maximum diameter × 176 mm length76 mm maximum diameter × 172 mm length
Weight detailApproximate 780 g maker figure; Digital Camera World specifies this excludes the optional tripod mount705 g according to Canon's UK specifications and Camera Museum
Tripod mountOptional A II (W II) tripod mounting ring according to Digital Camera World; the maker photograph shows this separately sold accessoryOptional Ring Tripod Mount A (W) at launch; The Digital Picture also identifies compatible A II (W)
Lens hood–ET-74
In the boxLens, pouch, caps, hood and instruction manual according to Canon UKLens hood and case according to Canon Camera Museum; tripod collar sold separately
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 September 1999 according to Canon Camera Museum

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