Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM vs Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM and Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS.

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Product
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Name Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Release Year 2012 2008
Release Date
MSRP 799 USD 699 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS 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 28mm F2.8 IS 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 23 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS 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 28mm F2.8 IS 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 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length 28 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 Yes
IS
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 79 mm
Length 52 mm 102 mm
Weight 260 gr 600 gr
Other
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-65B EW-78D
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Soft Lens Pouch LP1014