Product comparison · 2 lenses

Canon EF 50mm 1:1.2 L USM vs Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

10specifications compared
8differ
2identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM has 3.88 cm more diameter than the Canon EF 50mm 1:1.2 L USM (8.88 cm vs 5 cm). The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM has 5 mm more filter size than the Canon EF 50mm 1:1.2 L USM (77 mm vs 72 mm). Only the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM has image stabilizer. Lens viewing angle, diagonal: 46° on the Canon EF 50mm 1:1.2 L USM, 34 - 12° on the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM. Compatibility: DSLR Film SLR on the Canon EF 50mm 1:1.2 L USM, Canon EOS on the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM.

Lens viewing angle, diagonal
- EF 50mm 1:1.2 L USM:46°
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:34 - 12°
Image stabilizer
- EF 50mm 1:1.2 L USM:No
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:Yes
Compatibility
- EF 50mm 1:1.2 L USM:DSLR Film SLR
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:Canon EOS
Product colour
- EF 50mm 1:1.2 L USM:Black
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:White
Diameter
- EF 50mm 1:1.2 L USM:5 cm
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:8.88 cm
Filter size
- EF 50mm 1:1.2 L USM:72 mm
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:77 mm
Weight
- EF 50mm 1:1.2 L USM:580 g
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:1.49 kg

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Comparison of EF 50mm 1:1.2 L USM, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
24 specifications	A Canon EF 50mm 1:1.2 L USM View product	B Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM View product
Lens system2 differ
Component forKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23/19
Lens typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Telephoto lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29°
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers	46°	34 - 12°
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70 - 200 mm
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 m
Lens mount interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Canon EF
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Image stabilizerDiffers	No	Yes
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Auto/Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
AF actuatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ring USM
CompatibilityDiffers	DSLR Film SLR	Canon EOS
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterDiffers	5 cm	8.88 cm
Filter sizeDiffers	72 mm	77 mm
LengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	199 mm
WeightDiffers	580 g	1.49 kg
Other features1 differ
MagnificationDiffers	0.39-0.24(EF12 II) / 0.67-0.53(EF25 II)	0.21x

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