Quick answer
The Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 200mm at f/2.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
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.
Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE specifications
What can you shoot with the Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE?
At 200mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 200mm | 10.3° | 12.3° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 320mm | 6.4° | 7.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE?
It is a fixed 200mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 200mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 320mm on full frame, with a 6.4° horizontal and 7.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 200mm f/2 ZE fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
