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Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM vs Canon EF 80–200mm f/2.8L

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USMCanonEF 80–200mm f/2.8L
Overview
ReleasedJune 2018September 1989
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length70–200 mm80–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical construction20 elements in 15 groups16 elements in 13 groups
Special 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
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–Not compatible with Canon EF extenders according to Bob Atkins
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1 m1.8 m
Maximum magnification0.27×0.13×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailRing-type USM with full-time manual focus overrideAutofocus without USM or full-time manual override according to Bob Atkins; Ken Rockwell identifies an Arc Form Drive motor
Focus distance detailMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera WorldNon-rotating front during focusing according to Bob Atkins; internal focusing according to Ken Rockwell
Stabilisation detailFive-stop CIPA claim at 200 mm on an EOS-1D X Mark II; three modes including exposure-only stabilisation for tracking moving subjectsNo optical image stabilisation according to Ken Rockwell
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter80 mm84 mm
Length176 mm185.7 mm
Weight780 g–
ControlsAF/MF, IS on/off and three IS mode switches; focus limiter excludes distances below 3 m according to Digital Camera WorldSeparate zoom and focus rings; focus limiter and manual focus switch according to Bob Atkins
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains physical length according to Digital Camera WorldInternal zooming maintains physical length according to Ken Rockwell
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant construction–
Dimensions detail80 mm maximum diameter × 176 mm length84 mm maximum diameter × 185.7 mm length
Weight detailApproximate 780 g maker figure; Digital Camera World specifies this excludes the optional tripod mountCanon Camera Museum specifies 1,330 g without identifying whether the collar is included. Ken Rockwell measures 1,276.4 g without the collar and 1,411.95 g with it; these are sample measurements, not the maker's lens-only figure.
Tripod mountOptional A II (W II) tripod mounting ring according to Digital Camera World; the maker photograph shows this separately sold accessoryRemovable tripod collar according to Bob Atkins
Lens hood–Supplied hood according to Bob Atkins; Ken Rockwell identifies ES-79
In the boxLens, pouch, caps, hood and instruction manual according to Canon UKLens hood and hard case according to Bob Atkins
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 1989 according to Canon Camera Museum; Canon identifies the March 1995 EF 70–200mm f/2.8L USM as its successor

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