Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM vs Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM and Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
| Name | Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM | Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
| Release Year | 2008 | 2003 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 5999 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II 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 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II 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 | 120 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 55 mm F5,6 at 200 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
| Construction | 17 elements / 12 groups | 13 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
| Focal Length | 200 mm | 55-200 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
145 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 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 128 mm | 70 mm |
| Length | 208 mm | 94 mm |
| Weight | 2520 gr | 310 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
Canon EF 55-200mm F4.5-5.6 II USM |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-120B | ET-54 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
