Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II 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
- Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE is faster by 13.3 stops (f/2.0 vs f/200.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM | Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Zeiss |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 200mm | 200mm |
| Max aperture | f/200.0 | f/2.0 (faster) |
| Released | 1996 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 7 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 9 | n/a |
| Weight g | 765.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Length mm | 136.2 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 83.2 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.16 | n/a |
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
The EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM is a compact 200mm telephoto prime with an f/2.8 aperture, popular for sports and portraits. Light for its speed and focal length.
Pros
- f/2.8 aperture
- Light for a 200mm (765 g)
- Sharp
- Fast focus
Cons
- No stabilization
- Long minimum focus distance (1.5 m)
- Single focal length
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.