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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs Canon EF-S 18-200MM

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  • 6specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 0identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:23/19
    • EF-S 18-200MM:16/12
  • Closest focusing distance
    • EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:1.2 m
    • EF-S 18-200MM:0.45 m
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:8
    • EF-S 18-200MM:6
  • Product colour
    • EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:White
    • EF-S 18-200MM:Black
  • Filter size
    • EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:77 mm
    • EF-S 18-200MM:72 mm
  • Weight
    • EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:1.49 kg
    • EF-S 18-200MM:595 g

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Comparison of EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF-S 18-200MM
24 specifications
Lens system3 differ
Component forKnown for oneSLRUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs23/1916/12
Lens typeKnown for oneTelephoto lensUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one29°Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for one19°Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for one34 - 12°Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one70 - 200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Closest focusing distanceDiffers1.2 m0.45 m
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneCanon EFUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum aperture numberKnown for one32Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers86
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36
Performanceidentical
AF actuatorKnown for oneRing USMUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for oneCanon EOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Manual focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Weight & dimensions2 differ
DiameterKnown for one8.88 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Filter sizeDiffers77 mm72 mm
LengthKnown for one199 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers1.49 kg595 g
Other featuresidentical
MagnificationKnown for one0.21xUnknown — not stated by the source

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