Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM vs Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM and Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM.
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Product |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Name | Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM | Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | 2309C002 | |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Release Year | 2001 | 2018 |
Release Date | 2018-06-07 | |
MSRP | 1999 USD | N/A |
Last known price | 0 USD | 1499 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS 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 70-200mm F2.8 L IS 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 70-200mm F2.8 L IS 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 | 140 cm | 100 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,27 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Construction | 23 elements / 18 groups | 20 elements / 15 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 1 Fluorite + 2 UD, Super Spectra and fluorine coatings |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Focal Length | 70-200 mm | 70-200 mm |
Zoom Range | 130 mm | 130 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
Yes |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 5 stops |
Physical |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Length | 197 mm | 176 mm |
Weight | 1570 gr | 780 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM |
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS II USM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ET-86 | ET-78B |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |