The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM and the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 200mm f2L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 208mm. The Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM with a length of 146mm, is 62mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM also has a larger diameter of 128mm compared to the Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM's 80mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM and Canon 200mm f2L IS USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM and the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM weighs 710g, which means it is 1810g (71%) lighter than the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM which has a weight of 2520g.
Filter Threads
The Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM and the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM has the same Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K .
Focal Range
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM has a focal range of 70-300mm and
4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
112 - 480mm .
On the other hand, the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 200mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 320mm .
