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Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM Lens Compared to the Nikon 200mm f/2G AF-S VR II Nikkor Lens
| Specifications | Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM Lens | Nikon 200mm f/2G AF-S VR II Nikkor Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2008 | 2010 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 17/12 | 13/9 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 12° | 12° 20' |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 10° | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 7° | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.0-32 | f/2.0-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 8 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 89 oz (2520g) | 103.4 oz (2930g) |
| Actual Weight | 91.3 oz (2585g) | 103.1 oz (2920g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 7.2 oz (205g) | 9.2 oz (260g) |
| In-Use Weight | 95.8 oz (2714g) | 112.3 oz (3180g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 5.04 x 8.19” (128 x 208mm) | 4.88 x 7.99” (124 x 203mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 6.36 x 8.53” (162 x 216.7mm) | 5.22 x 8.42” (132.5 x 214mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 5.5” (139mm) | 5.2” (132.5mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 8.53” (216.7mm) | 8.42” (214mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 6.33 x 4.93” (160.8 x 125.1mm) | 6.27 x 4.25” (159.2 x 108mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 11.87 - 11.87” (301.4 - 301.4mm) | |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.54” (39mm) | 2.13” (54.2mm) |
| Filter Size | DI 52mm UV ► CP ► | DI 52mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Ring USM | SWM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 231° | 216° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / |
Y / 6.2' (1.9m) - ∞ 16.4' (5m) - ∞ |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 74.8” (1900mm) | 74.8” (1900mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 73.78” (1874mm) | 69.53” (1766mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.12x | 0.12x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.19-0.06x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.26-0.14x | |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | Y / N | Y / |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ET-120B Buy ► | Y / |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / N | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 5 / Y | Y / 4 / Y |
| Extender Compatible? | Y | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / Lens Case 200 Buy ► | Y / CL-L1 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 200mm = 23.44' 400mm = 45.04' (w/ 2.0x) |
200mm = 22.62' 280mm = 30.9' 340mm = 37.73' 400mm = 43.4' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 200mm = 7144mm 400mm = 13728mm (w/ 2.0x) |
200mm = 6896mm 280mm = 9420mm 340mm = 11501mm 400mm = 13227mm |
| Review | Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM Lens | Nikon 200mm f/2G AF-S VR II Nikkor Lens |
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