Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM vs Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM and Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM .
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Product |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
Name | Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM | Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | 2309C002 | |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
Release Year | 2018 | 2003 |
Release Date | 2018-06-07 | |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 1499 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Ring-Type Ultrasonic | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 100 cm | 120 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,27 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
Maximum Aperture | F4 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 55 mm F5,6 at 200 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
Construction | 20 elements / 15 groups | 13 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 1 Fluorite + 2 UD, Super Spectra and fluorine coatings | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
Focal Length | 70-200 mm | 55-200 mm |
Zoom Range | 130 mm | 145 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Length | 176 mm | 94 mm |
Weight | 780 gr | 310 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ET-78B | ET-54 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |