Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM vs Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM and Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM .

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Product
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Name Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Release Year 1999 1996
Release Date
MSRP 709 USD 820 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
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 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L 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 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L 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 120 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 9 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Focal Length 70-200 mm 200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 83 mm
Length 172 mm 136 mm
Weight 705 gr 765 gr
Other
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 200mm F2.8 L II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-74 ET-83B
Tripod Collar Not included
(but available as accessory)
Not included
(but available as accessory)
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Tripod Mount is available; ”TRIPOD MOUNT RING A II W” A tripod mount is available as an accessory, see model ”Canon Stativfäste A II”