Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM vs Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM and Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro.

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Product
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Name Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Release Year 1995 1987
Release Date
MSRP 1449 USD 299 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
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 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
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 23 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Construction 18 elements  /  15 groups 9 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Focal Length 70-200 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 68 mm
Length 193 mm 63 mm
Weight 1310 gr 280 gr
Other
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included No information
Lens Hood SKU ET-83II N/A
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A