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Canon EF 80–200mm f/2.8L vs Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM

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CanonEF 80–200mm f/2.8LCanonEF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 1989November 2017
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length80–200 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/32f/22
Optical construction16 elements in 13 groupsFourteen elements in ten groups
Special elements–High-precision glass-moulded aspherical lens according to Canon
Coatings–Air Sphere Coating (ASC) according to Canon
DiaphragmEight bladesNine blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view–28°30′ diagonal, 24° horizontal and 16° vertical
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF mount full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensors
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with Canon EF extenders according to Bob AtkinsNot compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UK's specification sheet
Adaptor support–Canon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.8 m0.85 m
Maximum magnification0.13×0.12×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailAutofocus without USM or full-time manual override according to Bob Atkins; Ken Rockwell identifies an Arc Form Drive motorRing USM with full-time manual override according to Canon UK
Focus distance detailNon-rotating front during focusing according to Bob Atkins; internal focusing according to Ken RockwellInternal focusing according to ePHOTOzine
Magnification detail–Canon UK specifies 0.15–0.26× with EF12 II and 0.33–0.43× with EF25 II extension tubes
Stabilisation detailNo optical image stabilisation according to Ken RockwellFour-stop optical stabilisation, tested at 85 mm with EOS-1D X Mark II to CIPA standards according to Canon
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter72 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm88.6 mm
Length185.7 mm105.4 mm
Weight–950 g
ControlsSeparate zoom and focus rings; focus limiter and manual focus switch according to Bob AtkinsAF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches, manual focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markings
Weather resistance–Dust and moisture resistance according to Canon UK
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains physical length according to Ken Rockwell–
Dimensions detail84 mm maximum diameter × 185.7 mm length88.6 mm maximum diameter × 105.4 mm length; approximately 950 g according to Canon
Weight detailCanon Camera Museum specifies 1,330 g without identifying whether the collar is included. Ken Rockwell measures 1,276.4 g without the collar and 1,411.95 g with it; these are sample measurements, not the maker's lens-only figure.–
Tripod mountRemovable tripod collar according to Bob Atkins–
Lens hoodSupplied hood according to Bob Atkins; Ken Rockwell identifies ES-79Supplied ET-83E hood according to Canon UK
In the boxLens hood and hard case according to Bob AtkinsLens, ET-83E hood, E-77II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 pouch and user manual according to Canon UK
Release detailMarketed in September 1989 according to Canon Camera Museum; Canon identifies the March 1995 EF 70–200mm f/2.8L USM as its successorCanon Camera Museum records November 2017 marketing; a first-sale day is not given

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