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 |