Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM vs Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM and Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM .

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Product
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Name Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Release Year 2008 2000
Release Date
MSRP 5999 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 190 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Maximum Aperture F2 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Focal Length 200 mm 28-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
172 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 128 mm 78 mm
Length 208 mm 89 mm
Weight 2520 gr 500 gr
Other
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-120B EW-78D
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A