Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM vs Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L 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 200mm f/2.8L II USM is lighter by 25g.
- Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM is the newer design (1996 vs 1991).
| Spec | EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM | EF 200mm f/2.8L USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 200mm | 200mm |
| Max aperture | f/200.0 | f/200.0 |
| Released | 1996 | 1991 |
| Blades | 8 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 7 | 7 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 9 | 9 |
| Weight g | 765.0 (lighter) | 790.0 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 72 |
| Length mm | 136.2 | 136.2 |
| Diameter mm | 83.2 | 83.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.16 | 0.16 |
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
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L USM
A compact white 200mm prime from 1991 with ring USM and a 72mm filter thread. The Mark II followed in 1996 with a redesigned hood and unchanged optics.
Pros
- f/2.8 aperture
- Light for a 200mm f/2.8 at about 790g
- Fast, quiet focusing
- 72mm front filter thread
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Minimum focus of 1.5m