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Canon EF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USM vs Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

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CanonEF 70–200mm f/4L IS II USMCanonEF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Overview
ReleasedJune 2018March 2005
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length70–200 mm60 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Optical construction20 elements in 15 groups12 elements in eight groups; three-group floating internal-focus system
Special elementsOne fluorite and two UD elements–
CoatingsSuper Spectra coatings; fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements according to Canon's US launch announcementCanon describes optimised coatings to reduce flare and ghosting from sensor reflections
Aperture detail–Camera-displayed aperture assumes infinity focus; effective maximum aperture becomes f/5.84 at life-size magnification according to Canon's manual
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureSeven blades according to Canon Camera Museum and Canon Japan
Angle of view–Horizontal 20°40′, vertical 14°10′, diagonal 24°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; equivalent angle of view to 96 mm on full frame
Teleconverter support–Canon EF1.4X II and EF2X II extenders cannot be used
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.27×1×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailRing-type USM with full-time manual focus overrideUSM autofocus; full-time manual focusing after One-Shot AF with the shutter button held halfway
Focus distance detailMaximum 0.27× magnification at 200 mm; internal focusing according to Digital Camera World0.2 m minimum focus measured from the focal plane; approximately 90 mm working distance from the lens front at life-size magnification
Magnification detail–EF12 II extension tube gives 0.20–1.28×; EF25 II gives 0.44–1.61×. Optional 250D close-up lens gives 0.25–1.33× and 500D gives 0.12–1.18×
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 stabilisation according to The Digital Picture's exact-model specifications
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesNo
Filter diameter72 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter80 mm73 mm
Length176 mm69.8 mm
Weight780 g335 g
ControlsAF/MF, IS on/off and three IS mode switches; focus limiter excludes distances below 3 m according to Digital Camera WorldAF/MF switch; distance window with magnification scale
Filter detail–Front filter thread accommodates a filter and compatible macro flash together; front element does not rotate during focusing according to Photozone and The Digital Picture
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains physical length according to Digital Camera World–
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant constructionCanon Japan lists no dust or drip resistance
Dimensions detail80 mm maximum diameter × 176 mm length73 mm maximum diameter × 69.8 mm from mount surface to lens front; cap and rear cap excluded
Weight detailApproximate 780 g maker figure; Digital Camera World specifies this excludes the optional tripod mountCanon's manual specifies 335 g for the lens alone
Lens hood–ET-67B hood and LP1016 case sold separately according to Canon's manual; Canon Japan's later accessory listing includes hood and case without clarifying regional package differences
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 records March 2005 marketing. Canon Japan's February announcement planned 17 March, while its later exact-model support sheet records 19 March 2005 as the Japanese release date. The headline retains month precision; no UK first-sale day is established.

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