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

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

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Product
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Name Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 8546B002
1122C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Release Year 2014 1996
Release Date 2014-06-17
MSRP N/A 820 USD
Last known price 299 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Mount Canon EF-M Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 100 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Aperture
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Maximum Aperture 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
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Construction 17 elements  /  11 groups 9 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 UD glass element No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Focal Length 55-200 mm 200 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 3.5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 61 mm 83 mm
Length 87 mm 136 mm
Weight 260 gr 765 gr
Other
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-54B ET-83B
Tripod Collar N/A Not included
(but available as accessory)
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other A tripod mount is available as an accessory, see model ”Canon Stativfäste A II”