Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II 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 F1.8 II is lighter by 2870g.
- Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II goes wider (50mm vs 200mm).
- Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L USM reaches further (200mm vs 50mm).
- Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II is the newer design (1990 vs 1988).
| Spec | EF 50mm F1.8 II | 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/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Blades | 5 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 10 |
| Elements | 6 | 12 |
| Weight g | 130.0 (lighter) | 3000.0 |
| Filter mm | 52 | n/a |
| Length mm | 41.0 | 208.0 |
| Diameter mm | 68.2 | 130.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 (closer focusing) | 2.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | 0.09 |
| Af motor | n/a | USM |
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
The 1990 version of Canon's 50mm f/1.8 for EF mount: tiny and light, with a plastic mount and a basic micro motor. It fits any EF-mount body.
Pros
- Very light and small
- f/1.8 aperture
- Sharp enough once stopped down
Cons
- Plastic mount and build
- Autofocus is slow and audible
- No full-time manual focus override
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