Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM vs Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM and Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Name | Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM | Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Release Year | 1996 | 2008 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 820 USD | 699 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Superzoom |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-S |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 150 cm | 45 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F5,6 at 200 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Construction | 9 elements / 7 groups | 16 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Focal Length | 200 mm | 18-200 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
182 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
IS |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Length | 136 mm | 102 mm |
| Weight | 765 gr | 600 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-83B | EW-78D |
| Tripod Collar |
Not included (but available as accessory) |
N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | A tripod mount is available as an accessory, see model ”Canon Stativfäste A II” |
