Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM vs Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM and Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM.

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Product
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Name Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 8546B002
1122C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Release Year 2006 2014
Release Date 2014-06-17
MSRP 1349 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 299 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF-M
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 120 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Maximum Aperture F4 F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 55 mm
F6,3 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Construction 20 elements  /  15 groups 17 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 UD glass element
Focal Length
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Focal Length 70-200 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 3.5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 76 mm 61 mm
Length 172 mm 87 mm
Weight 760 gr 260 gr
Other
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-74 ET-54B
Tripod Collar Not included
(but available as accessory)
N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A