Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens vs Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM

15specifications compared
8differ
7identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Component for
- EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens:MILC
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM:SLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)
- EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens:20/15
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM:23/19
Lens type
- EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens:Standard zoom lens
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM:Telephoto zoom lens
Maximum aperture number
- EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens:4
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM:2.8
Diameter
- EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens:8 cm
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM:8.88 cm
Filter size
- EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens:72 mm
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM:77 mm
Length
- EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens:176 mm
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM:199 mm
Weight
- EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens:780 g
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM:1.44 kg

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Comparison of 2309C005, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
28 specifications	A Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens Model 2309C005 View product	B Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM View product
Lens system4 differ
Component forDiffers	MILC	SLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	20/15	23/19
Lens typeDiffers	Standard zoom lens	Telephoto zoom lens
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 - 12°
Focal length range	70 - 200 mm	70 - 200 mm
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 m
Lens mount interface	Canon EF	Canon EF
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	4	2.8
Minimum aperture number	32	32
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5
Performanceidentical
Auto focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera brands compatibility	Canon	Canon
Lens coating featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Fluorine coating
Manual focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum magnificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.21x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)	Yes	Yes
Lens hoodKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens hood shapeKnown for one	Cylindrical lens hood	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colour	Black, White	Black, White
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers	8 cm	8.88 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	72 mm	77 mm
LengthDiffers	176 mm	199 mm
WeightDiffers	780 g	1.44 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap included	Yes	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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