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Canon EF 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II vs Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM

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Canon 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II

Telephoto Zoom | Canon EF

Canon EF 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II
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Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM

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Canon 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II vs Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the Canon 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II for the EF Mount and the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM for the EF Mount, two Telephoto Zoom lenses by Canon.

We will start by looking briefly at the main specs of these two lenses, and in the next section, we will start analyzing them in more detail and listing the pros and cons of each lens.

Canon 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II Key Specs

  • 80-200mm Focal Range
  • F4.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 250g.
  • Diameter: 69mm
  • Length: 79mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 1.5m
  • Max Magnification: 0.16x

Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM Key Specs

  • 70-200mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 1490g.
  • Diameter: 89mm
  • Length: 199mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 1.2m
  • Max Magnification: 0.21x

What type of photography are the Canon 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II and Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II and the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Canon 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM
Bird/WildlifeGoodGood
SportsGoodGood
PortraitAverageAverage
TravelFairFair
StreetFairFair
WeddingAverageAverage
Walk AroundAverageAverage
VloggingPoorPoor
LandscapeAverageAverage
MacroPoorFair


Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM was replaced by Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM vs
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM vs

Size and Weight Comparison

The size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses. Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM is the longer of the two lenses at 199mm. The Canon 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II with a length of 79mm, is 120mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Canon 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II's 69mm diameter.

The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Canon 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II weighs 250g, which means it is 1240g (83%) lighter than the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM which has a weight of 1490g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.

Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM Lens Canon 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
143mm
77mm 630g Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III Lens Canon 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III
122mm
71mm 480g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S Lens Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S
269mm
120mm 2700g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C Lens Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C
290mm
121mm 1930g Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM
193mm
94mm 1590g Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM
189mm
92mm 1380g Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 90-300mm f4.5-5.6 USM Lens Canon 90-300mm f4.5-5.6 USM
115mm
71mm 420g Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM Lens Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM
146mm
80mm 710g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both the Canon 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II and the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Focal Range

Canon 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II has a focal range of 80-200mm and 2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 128 - 320mm.
Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112 - 320mm.

Reasons to choose Canon EF 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II over Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM

Weight 250g vs 1490g 1240g lighter
Diameter 69mm vs 89mm 20mm smaller in diameter
Length 79mm vs 199mm 120mm shorter
Filter Thread 52mm vs 77mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find

Reasons to choose Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM over Canon EF 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II

Focal Length - Wide 70mm vs 80mm 10mm Wider coverage
Image Stabilization Yes vs No Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Optical Zoom 2.90x vs 2.50x More flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 2.8 vs 4.5 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 2.8 vs 5.6 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphragm Blades 8 vs 5 Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Focus Type Internal Focusing vs Extending front Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Internal Zoom Yes vs No Length of the lens doesn't change during zooming
Distance Scale Yes vs No Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale Yes vs No Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance 1.2m vs 1.5m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.21x vs 0.16x higher magnification better for close-up shots




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Canon 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II vs Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Canon Canon
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type Telephoto Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 80-200mm 70-200mm
Image Stabilization No Yes
Colour Black White
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock - Unknown
Zoom Ratio 2.5X 2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture F4.5 - F5.6 F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0 - F27.0 F32.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 5 8
Optics
Optical Elements 10 23
Optical Groups 7 19
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 1.5m 1.2m
Max Magnification 0.16X 0.21X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual No Yes
Focus Method Extending front Internal
Distance Scale No Yes
DoF Scale No Yes
Distance Scale No Yes
Focus Distance Limiter No No
Physical Specs
Weight 250g 1490g
Diameter 69mm 89mm
Length 79mm 199mm
Materials Plastic barrel, plastic mount Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No Yes
Filter Thread 52mm 77mm
Hood Supplied - Yes
Hood Code ET-54 ET-87
Tripod Collar No Yes
Optional Accessories Hard Case LH-B12 Soft Case ES-C13 Soft Case LZ1326
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