Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

$5,999
200 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2
Canon L Series Professional Canon IS Image stabilized Canon USM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 22 users at B&H Photo Video

"This is the best lens Canon makes. It focuses even faster than the 300mm f/2.8. This lens has made some of the best photos I have ever taken. Great colors, contrast and focus speed. "

"Used for night football and soccer so far. Will also use for basketball and indoor cutting shows."

"Lens cover and hood are a bit cumbersome."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

horizontal angle of view
10.3°
200mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon T4i.

horizontal angle of view
6.4°
323mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	High max f/stop
	f/32

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Wide aperture
	f/2

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS

Cons

The Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Quite heavy
	2.5 kg

	Poor macro
	1:8 (0.1x)

	Poor wide angle lens
	200 mm

	Very expensive
	$5,999.00

	Quite long
	208 mm

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	200 mm	below average
	Max focal length	200 mm
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:8 (0.1x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2	above average
	Wide maximum	f/32	above average
	Tele minimum	f/2	above average
	Tele maximum	f/32	above average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Canon USM	above average
	Image stabilization	Canon IS	unique
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Canon EF (Full-frame)
	Length	208 mm	below average
	Diameter	128 mm
	Filter size	Unknown
	Weight	2.5 kg	below average
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	10.3°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	10.3°	above average
	Wide vertical	6.9°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	6.9°	above average
	Wide diagonal	12.3°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	12.3°	above average
Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	6.8°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	6.8°	above average
	Wide vertical	4.5°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	4.5°	above average
	Wide diagonal	8.1°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	8.1°	above average

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Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

The Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Cons

The Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM lens?

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