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