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Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM vs Canon EF-S 17–85mm f/4–5.6 IS USM

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USMCanonEF-S 17–85mm f/4–5.6 IS USM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2018September 2004
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length70–200 mm17–85 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/4–5.6
Minimum aperturef/32f/22–32
Optical construction20 elements in 15 groups17 elements in 12 groups
Special elementsOne fluorite and two UD elementsOne double-sided glass-moulded aspherical element according to Canon Camera Museum
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings; fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements according to Canon's US launch announcement–
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureSix blades with a circular aperture according to Canon Camera Museum
Angle of view–Horizontal 68°40′–15°25′, vertical 48°–10°25′, diagonal 78°30′–18°25′ according to Canon Japan
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; equivalent angle of view to 27–136 mm on full frame
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1 m0.35 m
Maximum magnification0.27×0.2×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM with full-time manual focus overrideUSM autofocus with full-time manual override; Photozone identifies ring-type USM
Focus distance detailMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera WorldMinimum focusing distance is 0.35 m throughout the zoom range; front element does not rotate during focusing according to Photozone
Stabilisation detailFive-stop CIPA claim at 200 mm on an EOS-1D X Mark II; three modes including exposure-only stabilisation for tracking moving subjectsCanon states approximately three shutter-speed stops of optical correction
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter72 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter80 mm78.5 mm
Length176 mm92 mm
Weight780 g475 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 switches, distance window, focus and zoom rings
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains physical length according to Digital Camera WorldExtending double-trombone barrel according to ePHOTOzine; Photozone reports the shortest length at 17 mm and longest at 85 mm
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant construction–
Dimensions detail80 mm maximum diameter × 176 mm length78.5 mm maximum diameter × 92 mm length; 475 g according to Canon
Lens hood–EW-73B hood and LP1116 pouch are listed accessories by Canon Japan; ePHOTOzine confirms the hood is optional and not supplied
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 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 and Canon Japan record September 2004 marketing; neither source gives a first-sale day

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