Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM vs Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM and Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM .

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Product
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Name Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Release Year 1999 2000
Release Date
MSRP 709 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 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 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 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 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Focal Length 70-200 mm 28-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 172 mm
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 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 78 mm
Length 172 mm 89 mm
Weight 705 gr 500 gr
Other
Canon EF 70-200mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-74 EW-78D
Tripod Collar Not included
(but available as accessory)
N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Tripod Mount is available; ”TRIPOD MOUNT RING A II W”