Canon EF 200/1.8L USM

Maker Canon
Model EF 200/1.8L USM
Fullframe Coverage YES
Field of View (degrees)
Horizontal,Vertical, Diagonal
Full Frame - 36x24mm
APS-C - 22.5x15mm		 Full Frame : H - 10.3 : V - 6.9 : D - 12.3
APS-C : H - 6.4 : V - 4.3 : D - 7.7
Focal Length Prime 200 mm (APS-C 35mm equiv = 320 mm)
Aperture Range Prime f1.8 - f32
Motor Ring USM
Elements/Groups 12/10
Diaphragm blades 0
Close Focus 2.5 m : 8.2 ft
Length/Diameter 8.375"/" : 212.7 mm / 0 mm
Weight 105.6 oz : 2999 gm
Filter 48 (rear)
Lens Hood ET-123
Status discontinued
LensPlay Rating 10 - Outstanding
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Price $3000 (estimated price used, +/- 25%)

 

 

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 COMMENTS:

Discontinued in mid-2003, this was widely regarded as one of the best lenses Canon have ever made. Very sharp and very fast, ideal for low-light sports work and candid portraits.

I don't know why it was discontinued, perhaps because the number of people who could really use it was small and so maybe it didn't sell to well. The price was around $4000, so I think a lot of people probably bought the 200/2.8L USM for around $650 instead.