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Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM vs Canon EF-S 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6 IS

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USMCanonEF-S 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6 IS
Overview
ReleasedJune 2018September 2008
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length70–200 mm18–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/32f/22–36
Optical construction20 elements in 15 groups16 elements in 12 groups
Special elementsOne fluorite and two UD elementsTwo UD and two glass-moulded aspherical elements according to Canon Camera Museum
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings; fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements according to Canon's US launch announcementSuper Spectra coatings according to Canon UK
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureSix blades with a circular aperture; minimum f/22–36 according to Canon Camera Museum, while Canon Japan's later specification table lists f/22–38
Angle of view–Horizontal 64°30′–6°30′, vertical 45°30′–4°20′, diagonal 74°20′–7°50′ 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 approximately 29–320 mm on full frame
Teleconverter support–Canon extenders are not compatible according to Canon Japan
Adaptor support–Canon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1 m0.45 m
Maximum magnification0.27×0.24×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing-type USM with full-time manual focus overrideConventional DC autofocus motor, without full-time manual focus override, according to Photozone
Focus distance detailMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera WorldInternal focusing with a non-rotating front filter thread; focus ring rotates during autofocus according to Photozone
Magnification detail–Maximum 0.24× at 200 mm according to Canon Japan
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 four shutter-speed stops of optical correction; automatic distinction between normal and panning shots
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter80 mm78.6 mm
Length176 mm102 mm
Weight780 g595 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; focus and zoom rings; zoom transport lock at 18 mm
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains physical length according to Digital Camera WorldExtending double-trombone barrel according to Photozone
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant construction–
Dimensions detail80 mm maximum diameter × 176 mm length78.6 mm maximum diameter × 102 mm length; approximately 595 g according to Canon
Lens hood–EW-78D hood and LP1116 pouch are optional accessories according to Canon Japan
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, E-72 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E 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 September 2008 marketing. Canon Japan records announcement on 26 August and first sale on 27 September 2008; a UK first-sale day is not established by these sources

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