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Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM vs Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USMCanonEF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2018November 2014
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length70–200 mm24 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/22
Optical construction20 elements in 15 groupsSix elements in five groups
Special elementsOne fluorite and two UD elementsAspherical lens element
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
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureSeven blades with a circular aperture; micro-stepping aperture drive according to Canon's US datasheet
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; approximately 38 mm equivalent field of view; EOS M use requires the EF-EOS M adaptor
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.27×0.27×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailRing-type USM with full-time manual focus overrideSTM autofocus supports Movie Servo AF; manual focus adjustment is available in One Shot AF according to Canon's US datasheet
Focus distance detailMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera WorldElectronically coupled manual focusing requires the camera to be powered on and metering activated according to Amateur Photographer; the front barrel extends but does not rotate according to Digital Camera World
Magnification detail–0.27× maximum magnification; EF12 II extension tube gives 0.77–0.50× and EF25 II gives 1.38–1.11× according to Canon's UK specification
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 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter80 mm68.2 mm
Length176 mm22.8 mm
Weight780 g125 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 World–
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant construction–
Dimensions detail80 mm maximum diameter × 176 mm length68.2 mm maximum diameter × 22.8 mm retracted length
Lens hood–ES-52 screw-in hood sold separately according to Amateur Photographer; Canon lists LP811 as the compatible pouch
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-52II 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 2014 introduction; the Japanese announcement specified late November. No separately confirmed UK first-sale day is published in these sources.

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