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Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM vs Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USMCanonEF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2018November 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length70–200 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/32f/22
Optical construction20 elements in 15 groupsFourteen elements in ten groups
Special elementsOne fluorite and two UD elementsHigh-precision glass-moulded aspherical lens according to Canon
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings; fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements according to Canon's US launch announcementAir Sphere Coating (ASC) according to Canon
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureNine blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view–28°30′ diagonal, 24° horizontal and 16° vertical
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensors
Teleconverter support–Not compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UK's specification sheet
Adaptor support–Canon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1 m0.85 m
Maximum magnification0.27×0.12×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM with full-time manual focus overrideRing USM with full-time manual override according to Canon UK
Focus distance detailMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera WorldInternal focusing according to ePHOTOzine
Magnification detail–Canon UK specifies 0.15–0.26× with EF12 II and 0.33–0.43× with EF25 II extension tubes
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 optical stabilisation, tested at 85 mm with EOS-1D X Mark II to CIPA standards according to Canon
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter80 mm88.6 mm
Length176 mm105.4 mm
Weight780 g950 g
ControlsAF/MF, IS on/off and three IS mode switches; focus limiter excludes distances below 3 m according to Digital Camera WorldAF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches, manual focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markings
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains physical length according to Digital Camera World–
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant constructionDust and moisture resistance according to Canon UK
Dimensions detail80 mm maximum diameter × 176 mm length88.6 mm maximum diameter × 105.4 mm length; approximately 950 g according to Canon
Lens hood–Supplied ET-83E hood according to Canon UK
Weight detailApproximate 780 g maker figure; Digital Camera World specifies this excludes the optional tripod mount–
Tripod mountOptional A II (W II) tripod mounting ring according to Digital Camera World; the maker photograph shows this separately sold accessory–
In the boxLens, pouch, caps, hood and instruction manual according to Canon UKLens, ET-83E hood, E-77II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 pouch and user manual according to Canon UK
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.Canon Camera Museum records November 2017 marketing; a first-sale day is not given

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