Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM vs Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM and Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM .

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Product
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Release Year 1988 2001
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1999 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
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 70-200mm F2.8 L IS 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 F1.8 L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS 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 250 cm 140 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Construction 12 elements  /  10 groups 23 elements  /  18 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Focal Length 200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 130 mm 86 mm
Length 208 mm 197 mm
Weight 3000 gr 1570 gr
Other
Canon EF 200mm F1.8 L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 48 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-86
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other This lens is considered as one of the sharpest of all time.