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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens Compared to the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens
| Specifications | Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens | Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2006 | 1999 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 20/15 | 16/13 |
| 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/4.0-32 | f/4.0-32 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 8 | 8 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 26.8 oz (760g) | 24.9 oz (705g) |
| Actual Weight | 26.8 oz (760g) | 25.2 oz (715g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.5 oz (70g) | 2.5 oz (70g) |
| Tripod Ring Weight | 4.9 oz (139g) | 4.9 oz (139g) |
| In-Use Weight | 34.2 oz (969g) | 32.6 oz (924g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 2.99 x 6.77” (76 x 172mm) | 2.99 x 6.77” (76 x 172mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.02 x 7.1” (77 x 180.3mm) | 2.99 x 7.08” (76 x 179.8mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 3.9” (98.3mm) | 3.9” (98.3mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 7.1” (180.3mm) | 7.08” (179.8mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.94 x 3.15” (100 x 80mm) | 3.94 x 3.15” (100 x 80mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 9.99 - 9.99” (253.7 - 253.7mm) | 9.99 - 9.99” (253.8 - 253.8mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.49” / 1.83” (37.8mm / 46.5mm) | 1.59” / 1.95” (40.3mm / 49.5mm) |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | 67mm 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 | 135° | 130° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | ||
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 47.24” (1200mm) | 47.24” (1200mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 45.79” / 46.14” (1163mm / 1172mm) | 47.2” / 47.05” (1199mm / 1195mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.21x | 0.21x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.23-0.06x | 0.21-0.04x |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.37-0.14x | 0.39-0.09x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 72° | 60° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | O / Y | O / Y |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ET-74 Buy ► | Y / ET-74 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / Y | N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 3 / Y | N |
| Extender Compatible? | Y | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1224 Buy ► | Y / LP1224 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 8.70' 85mm = 10.04' 100mm = 12.10' 135mm = 15.91' 200mm = 22.92' 280mm = 30.53' (w/ 1.4x) 400mm = 44.28' (w/ 2.0x) |
70mm = 8.78' 85mm = 10.38' 100mm = 12.16' 135mm = 16.07' 200mm = 22.64' 280mm = 30.22' (w/ 1.4x) 400mm = 43.70' (w/ 2.0x) |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 2652mm 85mm = 3059mm 100mm = 3688mm 135mm = 4849mm 200mm = 6986mm 280mm = 9306mm (w/ 1.4x) 400mm = 13496mm (w/ 2.0x) |
70mm = 2676mm 85mm = 3163mm 100mm = 3706mm 135mm = 4899mm 200mm = 6902mm 280mm = 9212mm (w/ 1.4x) 400mm = 13319mm (w/ 2.0x) |
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