Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS 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.
| Spec | EF 200mm f/2L IS 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/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Released | 2008 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 12 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 17 | n/a |
| Weight g | 2520.0 | n/a |
| Length mm | 208.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 128.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.9 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | n/a |
Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM
Canon's 2008 stabilized 200mm f/2 prime, built like a super-telephoto with a rear drop-in filter slot. It weighs about 2.5kg.
Pros
- f/2 aperture with image stabilization
- Strong sharpness wide open
- Fast ring USM
- Weather-resistant build
Cons
- About 2.5kg in weight
- Large and long for a 200mm
- Minimum focus of 1.9m
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.