Canon EF 50mm F1.0L USM vs Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 50mm F1.0L USM is faster by 1.7 stops (f/1.0 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 50mm F1.0L USM is lighter by 2015g.
- Canon EF 50mm F1.0L USM goes wider (50mm vs 200mm).
- Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L USM reaches further (200mm vs 50mm).
- Canon EF 50mm F1.0L USM is the newer design (1989 vs 1988).
| Spec | EF 50mm F1.0L USM | EF 200mm f/1.8L USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 200mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.0 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Blades | 8 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 11 | 12 |
| Weight g | 985.0 (lighter) | 3000.0 |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 81.5 | 208.0 |
| Diameter mm | 91.5 | 130.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.6 (closer focusing) | 2.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.11 | 0.09 |
Canon EF 50mm F1.0L USM
An f/1.0 normal lens from 1989, the fastest autofocus lens in Canon's EF line. It is large and now a collector's item.
Pros
- f/1.0 aperture
- Ring USM
- Distinctive rendering
Cons
- Soft with glow wide open
- Heavy for a 50mm
- Out of production
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