Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Maker Canon
Model EF 200mm f/2.8L II 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 f2.8 - f32
Motor Ring USM
Elements/Groups 9/7
Diaphragm blades 8
Close Focus 1.5 m : 4.9 ft
Maximum Magnification 0.16x
Magnification w/EF12 0.23-0.06x
Magnification w/EF25 0.32-0.14x
Length/Diameter 5.4"/3.3" : 137.2 mm / 83.8 mm
Weight 26.9 oz : 764 gm
Filter 72
Lens Hood ET-83BII
LensPlay Rating 9 - Very Good
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COMMENTS:

One of Canon's lowest priced "L" series lenses and an excellent performer. I think this lens is somewhat neglected due to the excellent 70-200/2.8L and 70-200/2.8L IS lenses which are more versatile, but which are double the price or more. The 200/2.8L is smaller, lighter and cheaper and probably works better with the Canon 1.4x and 2x TCs.

There are two versions which differ only in the nature of the lens hood. The original version had a short, built-in, hood, while the Mk II version has a longer, detachable hood. Optically they are the same.