Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM vs Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM and Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM .

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Product
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Name Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Release Year 1995 2000
Release Date
MSRP 1449 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 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 USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
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 150 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F4,5 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Construction 18 elements  /  15 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Focal Length 70-200 mm 28-105 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 77 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 75 mm
Length 193 mm 72 mm
Weight 1310 gr 365 gr
Other
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-83II EW-63 II
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A