Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM vs Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM and Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Name | Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM | Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Release Year | 1996 | 2018 |
| Release Date | 2018-06-07 | |
| MSRP | 820 USD | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 2099 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | Ring-Type Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 150 cm | 120 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | 8 |
Optics |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Construction | 9 elements / 7 groups | 23 elements / 19 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | Five fluorite and five UD elements, ASC and fluorine coatings |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Focal Length | 200 mm | 70-200 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
130 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 3.5 stops |
Physical |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Length | 136 mm | 199 mm |
| Weight | 765 gr | 1440 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-83B | ET-87 |
| Tripod Collar |
Not included (but available as accessory) |
Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | A tripod mount is available as an accessory, see model ”Canon Stativfäste A II” |