Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS vs Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS and Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM.

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Name Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Release Year 2008 1988
Release Date
MSRP 699 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 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 45 cm 250 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Maximum Aperture 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
F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 12 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Focal Length 18-200 mm 200 mm
Zoom Range 182 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 130 mm
Length 102 mm 208 mm
Weight 600 gr 3000 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 72 mm 48 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-78D N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other This lens is considered as one of the sharpest of all time.