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Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X vs Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

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  • 1identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X has 1.62 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM (2 m vs 0.38 m). The Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X has 23 more maximum aperture number than the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM (45 vs 22). The Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X has 1.2 more minimum aperture number than the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM (4 vs 2.8). Lens structure (elements/groups): 33/24 on the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X, 18/13 on the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM. Lens type: Telephoto lens on the Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X, Standard zoom lens on the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X:33/24
    • EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM:18/13
  • Lens type
    • EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X:Telephoto lens
    • EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM:Standard zoom lens
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X:8.85 - 4.43°
    • EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM:84 - 34°
  • Closest focusing distance
    • EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X:2 m
    • EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM:0.38 m
  • Maximum aperture number
    • EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X:45
    • EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM:22
  • Minimum aperture number
    • EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X:4
    • EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM:2.8
  • Product colour
    • EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X:White
    • EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM:Black
  • Diameter
    • EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X:12.8 cm
    • EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM:8.85 cm

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Comparison of EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4X, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
23 specifications
Lens system6 differ
Component forKnown for oneSLRUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs33/2418/13
Lens typeDiffersTelephoto lensStandard zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one7.34°Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one4.94°Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers8.85 - 4.43°84 - 34°
Closest focusing distanceDiffers2 m0.38 m
Lens mount interfaceCanon EFCanon EF
Maximum aperture numberDiffers4522
Minimum aperture numberDiffers42.8
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 - 70 mm
Performanceidentical
AF actuatorKnown for oneRing USMUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers12.8 cm8.85 cm
Filter sizeDiffers52 mm82 mm
LengthDiffers366 mm113 mm
WeightDiffers3.62 kg805 g
Other featuresidentical
MagnificationKnown for one0.21xUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source113 mm

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