Canon
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
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Canon
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Slightly cheaper $1,899.00 vs $2,499.00
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 The best price we've seen is $600 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Better image stabilization Canon IS II vs Canon IS
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 Less risk of blur
Slightly more magnification 1:4.8 (0.2x) vs 1:5.8 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM:Canon IS
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:Canon IS II
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM:196 mm
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:199 mm
Weight Heavy Help
1.5 kg

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Weight Light weight Help
1.5 kg

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Weight Is lighter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$1,249
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$799
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,289
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169
Length Shorter
Weight Lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Travel lens

$2,554
Zoom range Much more zoom
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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