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Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM vs Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM

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  • 14differ
  • 8identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM has 151° more lens viewing angle, horizontal than the Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM (180° vs 29°). The Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM has 156° more lens viewing angle, vertical than the Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM (175° vs 19°). The Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM has 1.04 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM (1.2 m vs 0.16 m). Lens structure (elements/groups): 16/13 on the Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM, 14/11 on the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM. Lens type: Telephoto zoom lens on the Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM, Wide fish-eye lens on the Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM:16/13
    • EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM:14/11
  • Lens type
    • EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM:Telephoto zoom lens
    • EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM:Wide fish-eye lens
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM:29°
    • EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM:180°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM:19°
    • EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM:175°
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM:34 - 12°
    • EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM:180°
  • Focal length range
    • EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM:70 - 200 mm
    • EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM:8 - 15 mm
  • Closest focusing distance
    • EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM:1.2 m
    • EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM:0.16 m
  • Maximum aperture number
    • EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM:32
    • EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM:22

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Comparison of EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM, EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM
24 specifications
Lens system9 differ
Component forSLRSLR
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs16/1314/11
Lens typeDiffersTelephoto zoom lensWide fish-eye lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers29°180°
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers19°175°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers34 - 12°180°
Focal length rangeDiffers70 - 200 mm8 - 15 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers1.2 m0.16 m
Maximum aperture numberDiffers3222
Minimum aperture number44
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers87
Performance1 differ
Auto focusYesYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Manual focusYesYes
Maximum magnificationDiffers0.21x0.34x
Ultrasonic motor (USM)YesYes
Lens hoodYesYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
WaterproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterKnown for one6.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Filter sizeDiffers76 mm78.5 mm
LengthDiffers172 mm83 mm
WeightDiffers705 g540 g

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