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Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM vs Canon EF-S 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6 IS

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CanonEF 85mm f/1.4L IS USMCanonEF-S 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6 IS
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2017September 2008
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length85 mm18–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–36
Optical constructionFourteen elements in ten groups16 elements in 12 groups
Special elementsHigh-precision glass-moulded aspherical lens according to CanonTwo UD and two glass-moulded aspherical elements according to Canon Camera Museum
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating (ASC) according to CanonSuper 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 view28°30′ diagonal, 24° horizontal and 16° verticalHorizontal 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 cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensorsCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; equivalent angle of view to approximately 29–320 mm on full frame
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UK's specification sheetCanon extenders are not compatible according to Canon Japan
Adaptor supportCanon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount AdapterCanon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.85 m0.45 m
Maximum magnification0.12×0.24×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual override according to Canon UKConventional DC autofocus motor, without full-time manual focus override, according to Photozone
Focus distance detailInternal focusing according to ePHOTOzineInternal focusing with a non-rotating front filter thread; focus ring rotates during autofocus according to Photozone
Magnification detailCanon UK specifies 0.15–0.26× with EF12 II and 0.33–0.43× with EF25 II extension tubesMaximum 0.24× at 200 mm according to Canon Japan
Stabilisation detailFour-stop optical stabilisation, tested at 85 mm with EOS-1D X Mark II to CIPA standards according to CanonCanon states approximately four shutter-speed stops of optical correction; automatic distinction between normal and panning shots
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter77 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter88.6 mm78.6 mm
Length105.4 mm102 mm
Weight950 g595 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches, manual focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markingsAF/MF and stabiliser switches; focus and zoom rings; zoom transport lock at 18 mm
Zoom design–Extending double-trombone barrel according to Photozone
Weather resistanceDust and moisture resistance according to Canon UK–
Dimensions detail88.6 mm maximum diameter × 105.4 mm length; approximately 950 g according to Canon78.6 mm maximum diameter × 102 mm length; approximately 595 g according to Canon
Lens hoodSupplied ET-83E hood according to Canon UKEW-78D hood and LP1116 pouch are optional accessories according to Canon Japan
In the boxLens, ET-83E hood, E-77II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 pouch and user manual according to Canon UKLens, E-72 front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon UK
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records November 2017 marketing; a first-sale day is not givenCanon 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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