Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM .

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Name Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Release Year 2013 1996
Release Date 2013-03-21
MSRP N/A 820 USD
Last known price 185 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,36
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Maximum Aperture F18-55
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F18 at 18 mm
F55 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 9 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Focal Length 18-55 mm 200 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 83 mm
Length 75 mm 136 mm
Weight 205 gr 765 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-63C ET-83B
Tripod Collar N/A Not included
(but available as accessory)
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other A tripod mount is available as an accessory, see model ”Canon Stativfäste A II”