Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM vs Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM and Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM.

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Product
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Name Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III 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 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Release Year 2018 2014
Release Date 2018-06-07 2014-06-17
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2099 USD 299 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III 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 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III 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 Ring-Type Ultrasonic Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 120 cm 100 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 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 8 7
Optics
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Construction 23 elements  /  19 groups 17 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Five fluorite and five UD elements, ASC and fluorine coatings 1 UD glass element
Focal Length
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Focal Length 70-200 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 3.5 stops 3.5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 61 mm
Length 199 mm 87 mm
Weight 1440 gr 260 gr
Other
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS III USM
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-87 ET-54B
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A