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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens Compared to the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens
| Specifications | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2001 | 2010 |
| Year Discontinued | 2010 | |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 23/18 | 23/19 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 34° – 12° | 34° - 12° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 29° – 10° | 29° – 10° |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 19°30' – 7° | 19°30' – 7° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-32 | f/2.8-32 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 8 | 8 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 51.9 oz (1470g) | 52.6 oz (1490g) |
| Actual Weight | 51.9 oz (1470g) | 52.4 oz (1485g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.8 oz (80g) | 3.4 oz (95g) |
| Tripod Ring Weight | 4.2 oz (119g) | 4.1 oz (115g) |
| In-Use Weight | 58.9 oz (1669g) | 59.8 oz (1695g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.39 x 7.76” (86 x 197mm) | 3.5 x 7.83” (88.8 x 199mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.39 x 8.06” (86 x 204.6mm) | 3.49 x 8.15” (88.6 x 207mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 4.3” (110.3mm) | 4.3” (108.5mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 8.06” (204.6mm) | 8.15” (207mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.4 x 3.71” (111.7 x 94.3mm) | 4.41 x 3.69” (112 x 93.8mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 11.51 - 11.51” (292.3 - 292.3mm) | 11.55 - 11.55” (293.3 - 293.3mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.36” / 1.59” (34.5mm / 40.5mm) | 1.71” / 1.57” (43.4mm / 40mm) |
| Filter Size | 77mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Ring USM | Ring USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 137° | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / 4.6' (1.4m) - ∞ 8.2' (2.5m) - ∞ |
Y / 3.94' (1.2m) - ∞ 8.2' (2.5m) - ∞ |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 55.12” (1400mm) | 47.24” (1200mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 45.2” / 45.2” (1148mm / 1148mm) | |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.17x | 0.21x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.22-0.06x | 0.28-0.06x |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.41-0.14x | 0.36-0.14x |
| Magnification Range with 500D Closeup Lens | 0.14-0.60x | |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 62° | |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | Y / Y | Y / Y |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ET-86 Buy ► | Y / ET-87 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / Y | Y / Y |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 3 / N | Y / 3.5 / N |
| Extender Compatible? | Y | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LZ1324 Buy ► | Y / LZ1326 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 8.70' 85mm = 10.28' 100mm = 11.92' 135mm = 15.74' 200mm = 22.54' 280mm = 30.09' (w/ 1.4x) 400mm = 43.62' (w/ 2.0x) |
70mm = 8.69' 100mm = 11.83' 135mm = 15.71' 200mm = 22.22' 280mm = 29.75' (w/ 1.4x) 400mm = 43.24' (w/ 2.0x) |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 2652mm 85mm = 3134mm 100mm = 3632mm 135mm = 4798mm 200mm = 6869mm 280mm = 9172mm (w/ 1.4x) 400mm = 13296mm (w/ 2.0x) |
70mm = 2650mm 100mm = 3605mm 135mm = 4787mm 200mm = 6773mm 280mm = 9068mm (w/ 1.4x) 400mm = 13180mm (w/ 2.0x) |
| Review | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens |
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