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Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Lens Compared to the Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Lens
| Specifications | Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Lens | Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 1996 | 1997 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 9/7 | 15/11 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 12° | 8°15' |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 10° | 6°50' |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 7° | 4°35' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-32 | f/4.0-32 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 8 | 8 |
| Rounded Aperture? | ||
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 27 oz (765g) | 42 oz (1190g) |
| Actual Weight | 26.7 oz (755g) | 41.7 oz (1180g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.9 oz (55g) | |
| Tripod Ring Weight | 3.9 oz (111g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 28.6 oz (810g) | 45.6 oz (1291g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.27 x 5.35” (83 x 136mm) | 3.54 x 8.7” (90 x 221mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.28 x 5.69” (83 x 144.5mm) | 3.49 x 9.01” (88.7 x 228.7mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 4.4” (111mm) | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.69” (144.5mm) | 9.01” (228.7mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.19 x 2.71” (106.3 x 68.9mm) | 3.49 x 3.42” (88.7 x 86.8mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 8.14 - 8.14” (206.6 - 206.6mm) | 11.15 - 11.15” (283.1 - 283.1mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.72” (43.7mm) | 2.38” (60.4mm) |
| Filter Size | 72mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Ring USM | Ring USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 120° | 124° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | ||
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 59.06” (1500mm) | 59.06” (1500mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 57.09” (1450mm) | 58.94” (1497mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.16x | 0.24x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.23-0.06x | 0.3-0.04x |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.32-0.14x | 0.37-0.09x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | O / | Y / Y |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ET-83BII Buy ► | Y / Integrated |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | N | P / Y |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | Y / 2 / |
| Extender Compatible? | Y | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1222 Buy ► | Y / LZ1128 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 280mm = 30.33' (w/ 1.4x) 400mm = 44.06' (w/ 2.0x) On APS-C Body: 200mm = 35.41' |
300mm = 33.44' 420mm = 45.17' (w/ 1.4x) 23.62" x 15.75" Target: 600mm = 33.43' (w/ 2.0x) |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 280mm = 9,244mm (w/ 1.4x) 400mm = 13429mm (w/ 2.0x) On APS-C Body: 200mm = 10792 |
300mm = 10191mm 420mm = 13769mm (w/ 1.4x) 600mm x 400mm Target: 600mm = 10189 (w/ 2.0x) |
| Review | Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Lens | Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Lens |
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