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Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM vs Canon EF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USMCanonEF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2018November 2004
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length70–200 mm10–22 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/3.5–4.5
Minimum aperturef/32f/22–29
Optical construction20 elements in 15 groups13 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsOne fluorite and two UD elementsThree aspherical elements and one Super UD element according to Canon's US announcement
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings; fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements according to Canon's US launch announcementSuper Spectra coatings according to Canon's UK store
Aperture detail–Minimum f/22–29 with third-stop settings; f/22–27 with half-stop settings
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureSix blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view–Horizontal 97°10′–54°30′; vertical 74°10′–37°50′; diagonal 107°30′–63°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; 16–35 mm equivalent field of view; EOS M requires the EF-EOS M adaptor
Teleconverter support–EF1.4X II and EF2X II cannot be used according to Canon's manual
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1 m0.24 m
Maximum magnification0.27×0.17×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailRing-type USM with full-time manual focus overrideRing-type USM; manual focus adjustment after One Shot AF while holding the shutter halfway according to Canon's manual
Focus distance detailMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera WorldMinimum focus distance 0.24 m throughout the zoom range; 0.17× maximum magnification at 22 mm
Magnification detail–EF12 II tube is incompatible at 10 mm and gives 0.77–0.58× at 22 mm; manual advises against EF25 II because the working distance is very short
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
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter72 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter80 mm83.5 mm
Length176 mm89.8 mm
Weight780 g385 g
ControlsAF/MF, IS on/off and three IS mode switches; focus limiter excludes distances below 3 m according to Digital Camera World–
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains physical length according to Digital Camera WorldOuter barrel length remains unchanged during zooming; internal focusing and non-rotating filter mount according to Cameralabs
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant construction–
Dimensions detail80 mm maximum diameter × 176 mm length83.5 mm maximum diameter × 89.8 mm mount-to-front length without caps
Weight detailApproximate 780 g maker figure; Digital Camera World specifies this excludes the optional tripod mount385 g lens-only figure according to Canon's manual
Lens hood–Optional EW-83E, reversible for storage; LP1319 pouch also optional
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, E-77U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon's UK store
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 2004 introduction; the Japanese announcement specified late November, while the US announcement stated autumn. No UK first-sale day is established by these sources.

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