Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM vs Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM and Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM.

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Product
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Name Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 8546B002
1122C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Release Year 1988 2014
Release Date 2014-06-17
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 299 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF-M
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 250 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 55 mm
F6,3 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Construction 12 elements  /  10 groups 17 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 UD glass element
Focal Length
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
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 No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 3.5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 130 mm 61 mm
Length 208 mm 87 mm
Weight 3000 gr 260 gr
Other
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 48 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-54B
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other This lens is considered as one of the sharpest of all time.