Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L USM vs Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L USM is faster by 0.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | EF 200mm f/1.8L USM | Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Zeiss |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 200mm | 200mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Released | 1988 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 10 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 12 | n/a |
| Weight g | 3000.0 | n/a |
| Length mm | 208.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 130.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 2.5 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.09 | n/a |
Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L USM
An enormous 1988 telephoto prime with f/1.8 as its widest aperture. It is a collector's lens more than a practical field tool.
Pros
- f/1.8 aperture
- Well-corrected optics
- Ultrasonic focus drive
Cons
- About 3kg in weight
- No stabilization
- Very rare
Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE
This 200mm f/2 fast telephoto prime lens from Zeiss fits Canon EF mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.