Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM vs Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM and Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM .

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Product
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Name Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Release Year 1996 1999
Release Date
MSRP 820 USD 709 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L 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 F4 L 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 F4 L USM
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 120 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Construction 9 elements  /  7 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L 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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 76 mm
Length 136 mm 172 mm
Weight 765 gr 705 gr
Other
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-83B ET-74
Tripod Collar Not included
(but available as accessory)
Not included
(but available as accessory)
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other A tripod mount is available as an accessory, see model ”Canon Stativfäste A II” Tripod Mount is available; ”TRIPOD MOUNT RING A II W”