Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM vs Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM and Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DC.

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Product
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Name Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Release Year 2008 2000
Release Date
MSRP 5999 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DC
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 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DC
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 190 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Maximum Aperture F2 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Focal Length 200 mm 28-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
172 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 128 mm 78 mm
Length 208 mm 89 mm
Weight 2520 gr 495 gr
Other
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DC
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included No information
Lens Hood SKU ET-120B N/A
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A