Canon EF 80-200mm F/2.8L

Telephoto zoom lens • Film era • Discontinued

Announced:
· September 1989
Production status:
● Discontinued
Country of design:
· Japan
Original name:
· CANON ZOOM LENS EF 80-200mm 1:2.8 L
Class:
· Fast full-frame telephoto zoom lens
· Professional model
· Part of the Holy Trinity of lenses
System:
· Canon EOS (1987)

Abbreviations

EF	The lens is designed for Canon EOS 35mm SLR cameras but can be also used on Canon EOS APS-C digital SLR cameras.
L	Professional lens with high quality optics and robust build. Meets the highest standards and provides excellent performance and flawless image quality unachievable with traditional optical technologies.

Model history (5)

■Canon EF 80-200mm F/2.8L	A	16 - 13	1.80m	⌀72	1989 ●
■Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L USM	A	18 - 15	1.50m	⌀77	1995 ●
■Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS USM	A	23 - 18	1.40m	⌀77	2001 ●
■Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM	A	23 - 19	1.20m	⌀77	2010 ●
■Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM	A	23 - 19	1.20m	⌀77	2018 ●

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	35mm full frame
Focal length range:	80mm - 200mm [2.5X zoom ratio]
Speed range:	F/2.8 across the focal length range
Lens construction:	16 elements in 13 groups
	3 UD
	Internal focusing (IF)
Mount and Flange focal distance:	Canon EF [44mm]
Diagonal angle of view:	30.3° @ 80mm - 12.3° @ 200mm (35mm full frame)
On Canon EOS APS-C [1.59x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length range:	127.2mm - 318mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed range:	F/4.5 (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	19.3° @ 80mm - 7.8° @ 200mm
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Automatic
Aperture control:	None; the aperture is controlled from the camera
Number of blades:	8 (eight)
Zooming:
Zoom mechanism:	Manual
Zoom control:	Zoom ring
Zoom type:	Rotary
Zooming method:	Internal zooming
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	1.80m
Magnification ratio:	1:7.7 @ 200mm
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (M)
Autofocus motor:	Arc-Form Drive
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Focus mode selector:	AF (FULL) - AF (LIMIT) - M
Full-Time Manual Focus (FTM):	-
Focusing distance range limiter:	1.8m - INF / 3.5m - INF
Image Stabilizer (IS):
Built-in IS:	-
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	1330g
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀84×185.7mm
Weather sealing:	-
Fluorine coating:	-
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 72mm
Lens hood:	ES-79 - Snap-on round
Teleconverters:	Not compatible

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

Manufacturer description #1

The EF 80-200mm f/2.8L is Canon's number one professional L-Series medium telephoto zoom lens. It combines the flexibility of a zoom with a large maximum aperture that remains constant at all focal lengths. Superior optical performance is assured by the use of 3 UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) glass elements which effectively minimize chromatic aberration. Equally important, AF speed is the fastest in its class thanks to an advanced inner-focusing system that cuts the weight of the focusing components by 67% compared to conventional front-extension designs. In addition to fast AF, the lightweight focusing component of the EF 80-200mm f/2.8L significantly improves manual focusing in terms of smoothness and ease of use.

Other useful features include a detachable tripod collar for superior balance and a focusing distance selector switch. The EF 80-200mm f/2.8L is built to stand up to professional use, with a metal barrel and excellent sealing against dirt and moisture. With such a combination of high quality optics, AF speed and mechanical reliability, it's no wonder that the EF 80-200mm f/2.8L is the single most popular EF lens among the growing number of professionals who use the EOS system.

Manufacturer description #2

The EF 80-200mm F/2.8 L lens is the first large-aperture telephoto zoom lens in the EF lens series. The lens was developed as a high-performance L-series lens and features high image quality and superior operability to meet the needs of professional photographers. Furthermore, the f/No. of the EF 80-200mm f/2.8L does not change during zooming, providing a constant brightness on a par with single lenses. With these features, the lens is ideal for a wide variety of photographic applications, from outdoor photography requiring high maneuverability, to studio photography requiring compositional flexibility.

Optical system uses 3 lens elements made of UD glass to attain high image quality compensate for chromatic aberrations (secondary spectrum) which often occur with large-aperture telephoto lenses.

Employs rear focusing system to realize high-speed, high-precision AF control while providing a large maximum aperture.

Compared to other telephoto zoom lenses in the Canon EOS system

Fastest speed (F/2.8), along with 4 other models
Constant speed (F/2.8), along with 11 other models
Smallest magnification (1:7.7), along with 2 other models
One of the heaviest (1330g)

Other telephoto zoom lenses in the Canon EOS system

■Canon EF mount (33)
Canon EF 50-200mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀58 • Push/pull		1987 ●	compare	6	3
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 3 · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Push/pull zoom · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slightly slower @ 50mm · Slower @ 200mm · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Much lighter (690g vs 1330g) · Smaller (146.4mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 50-200mm F/3.5-4.5L • ⌀58 • Push/pull		1988 ●	compare	6	3
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 3 · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Push/pull zoom · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slightly slower @ 50mm · Slower @ 200mm · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Much lighter (695g vs 1330g) · Smaller (145.8mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 55-200mm F/4.5-5.6 USM • ⌀52		1998 ●	compare	7	5
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (1998) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 55mm · Much slower @ 200mm · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4.76 vs 1:7.7) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (310g vs 1330g) · Much smaller (97.3mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 55-200mm F/4.5-5.6 II USM • ⌀52		2003 ●	compare	8	5
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (2003) · Wider focal range · Wider field of view at the shorter end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 55mm · Much slower @ 200mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4.76 vs 1:7.7) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (310g vs 1330g) · Much smaller (97mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 70-200mm F/4L USM • ⌀67	Pro	1999 ●	compare	4	2
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (1999) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Slower @ 70mm · Slower @ 200mm · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4.76 vs 1:7.7) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much lighter (705g vs 1330g) · Smaller filter size (67mm vs 72mm) · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Canon EF 70-200mm F/4L IS USM • ⌀67	Pro	2006 ●	compare	6	2
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2006) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Slower @ 70mm · Slower @ 200mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4.76 vs 1:7.7) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Much lighter (760g vs 1330g) · Weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (67mm vs 72mm) · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Canon EF 70-200mm F/4L IS II USM • ⌀72	Pro	2018 ●	compare	8	2
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2018) · In production · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Slower @ 70mm · Slower @ 200mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:3.7 vs 1:7.7) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Much lighter (780g vs 1330g) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L USM • ⌀77	Pro	1995 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · New optical design · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.25 vs 1:7.7) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor instead of Arc-Form Drive · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS USM • ⌀77	Pro	2001 ●	compare	5	0
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2001) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.40m vs 1.80m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.88 vs 1:7.7) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Slightly heavier (1570g vs 1330g) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM • ⌀77	Pro	2010 ●	compare	5	0
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2010) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4.76 vs 1:7.7) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Slightly heavier (1490g vs 1330g) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM • ⌀77	Pro	2018 ●	compare	7	0
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2018) · In production · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4.76 vs 1:7.7) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Canon EF 70-210mm F/4 • ⌀58 • Push/pull	Pro	1987 ●	compare	5	3
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 3 · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Push/pull zoom · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 70mm · Slower @ 210mm · Simpler optical design · Aspherical design · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4.17 vs 1:7.7) · Much lighter (650g vs 1330g) · Smaller (137.6mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 70-210mm F/3.5-4.5 USM • ⌀58		1990 ●	compare	7	4
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 4 · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slightly slower @ 70mm · Slower @ 210mm · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.80m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.85 vs 1:7.7) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (550g vs 1330g) · Smaller (121.5mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM • ⌀58		2004 ●	compare	9	5
Advantages: 9 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (2004) · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 70mm · Much slower @ 300mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.40m vs 1.80m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.26 vs 1:7.7) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · No focusing distance range limiter · Has image stabilizer · Much lighter (720g vs 1330g) · Much smaller (100mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 IS USM • ⌀58		2005 ●	compare	8	5
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (2005) · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 70mm · Much slower @ 300mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:3.85 vs 1:7.7) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor · No focusing distance range limiter · Has image stabilizer · Much lighter (630g vs 1330g) · Smaller (143mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 70-300mm F/4-5.6L IS USM • ⌀67		2010 ●	compare	9	5
Advantages: 9 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (2010) · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 70mm · Much slower @ 300mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Floating element system · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4.76 vs 1:7.7) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · No focusing distance range limiter · Has image stabilizer · Lighter (1050g vs 1330g) · Smaller (143mm vs 185.7mm) · Weather-sealed · Smaller filter size (67mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 IS II USM • ⌀67		2016 ●	compare	9	5
Advantages: 9 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (2016) · In production · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 70mm · Much slower @ 300mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:7.7) · Nano Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · No focusing distance range limiter · Has image stabilizer · Much lighter (710g vs 1330g) · Smaller (145.5mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (67mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 75-300mm F/4-5.6 • ⌀58		1991 ●	compare	6	5
No photo available Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 5 · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 75mm · Much slower @ 300mm · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:7.7) · Micromotor instead of Arc-Form Drive · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (500g vs 1330g) · Smaller (122mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 75-300mm F/4-5.6 USM • ⌀58		1992 ●	compare	7	5
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (1992) · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 75mm · Much slower @ 300mm · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (495g vs 1330g) · Smaller (122.1mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 75-300mm F/4-5.6 IS USM • ⌀58		1995 ●	compare	7	5
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (1995) · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 75mm · Much slower @ 300mm · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:7.7) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor · No focusing distance range limiter · Has image stabilizer · Much lighter (650g vs 1330g) · Smaller (138.2mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 75-300mm F/4-5.6 II • ⌀58		1995 ●	compare	6	5
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (1995) · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 75mm · Much slower @ 300mm · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:7.7) · Micromotor instead of Arc-Form Drive · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (480g vs 1330g) · Smaller (122.1mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 75-300mm F/4-5.6 II USM • ⌀58		1995 ●	compare	7	5
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (1995) · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 75mm · Much slower @ 300mm · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:7.7) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (495g vs 1330g) · Smaller (122.1mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 75-300mm F/4-5.6 III • ⌀58		1999 ●	compare	7	5
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (1999) · In production · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 75mm · Much slower @ 300mm · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:7.7) · Micromotor instead of Arc-Form Drive · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (480g vs 1330g) · Smaller (122mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 75-300mm F/4-5.6 III USM • ⌀58		1999 ●	compare	7	5
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (1999) · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 75mm · Much slower @ 300mm · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:7.7) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (480g vs 1330g) · Smaller (122mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 80-200mm F/4.5-5.6 • ⌀52		1990 ●	compare	4	6
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 6 · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 80mm · Much slower @ 200mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.25 vs 1:7.7) · Micromotor instead of Arc-Form Drive · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (275g vs 1330g) · Much smaller (77.8mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) · Lens hood is not available HIDE
Canon EF 80-200mm F/4.5-5.6 USM • ⌀52		1992 ●	compare	5	5
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (1992) · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 80mm · Much slower @ 200mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.25 vs 1:7.7) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (260g vs 1330g) · Much smaller (78.5mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 80-200mm F/4.5-5.6 II • ⌀52		1995 ●	compare	4	5
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (1995) · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 80mm · Much slower @ 200mm · Simpler optical design · Less diaphragm blades (5 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.25 vs 1:7.7) · Micromotor instead of Arc-Form Drive · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (250g vs 1330g) · Much smaller (79mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 90-300mm F/4.5-5.6 USM • ⌀58		2002 ●	compare	8	5
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (2002) · Wider focal range · Longer reach at the longer end · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 90mm · Much slower @ 300mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:7.7) · Micro Ultrasonic Motor · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (420g vs 1330g) · Smaller (115mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 90-300mm F/4.5-5.6 • ⌀58		2003 ●	compare	7	5
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 5 · Newer model (2003) · Wider focal range · Longer reach at the longer end · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 90mm · Much slower @ 300mm · Optimized for digital cameras · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:7.7) · Micromotor instead of Arc-Form Drive · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (420g vs 1330g) · Smaller (115mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 100-200mm F/4.5A • ⌀58 • Push/pull		1988 ●	compare	3	6
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 6 · Narrower focal range · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Push/pull zoom · Extends while zooming · Slower @ 100mm · Slower @ 200mm · Simpler optical design · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (1.90m vs 1.80m) · No focus mode selector · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (520g vs 1330g) · Smaller (130.5mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 100-300mm F/5.6 • ⌀58 • Push/pull		1987 ●	compare	4	5
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 5 · Wider focal range · Longer reach at the longer end · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Push/pull zoom · Extends while zooming · Much slower @ 100mm · Much slower @ 300mm · Larger closest focusing distance (2m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:3.85 vs 1:7.7) · Much lighter (720g vs 1330g) · Slightly smaller (166.8mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 100-300mm F/5.6L • ⌀58 • Push/pull		1987 ●	compare	5	4
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 4 · Wider focal range · Longer reach at the longer end · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Push/pull zoom · Extends while zooming · Much slower @ 100mm · Much slower @ 300mm · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4 vs 1:7.7) · Much lighter (695g vs 1330g) · Slightly smaller (166.6mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Canon EF 100-300mm F/4.5-5.6 USM • ⌀58		1990 ●	compare	8	6
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 6 · Wider focal range · Longer reach at the longer end · Narrower field of view at the shorter end · Extends while zooming · Variable speed across the focal length range · Slower @ 100mm · Much slower @ 300mm · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:5 vs 1:7.7) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · No focusing distance range limiter · Much lighter (540g vs 1330g) · Smaller (122mm vs 185.7mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 72mm) HIDE

Lenses with similar focal length range

■Canon EF mount (16)
Sigma 70-200mm F/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM • ⌀77	Pro	2010 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2010) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.40m vs 1.80m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:8 vs 1:7.7) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · No focusing distance range limiter · Has image stabilizer · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Sigma 70-200mm F/2.8 APO EX DG HSM II Macro • ⌀77	Pro	2007 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2007) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:3.5 vs 1:7.7) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · No focusing distance range limiter · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Sigma 70-200mm F/2.8 APO EX DG HSM Macro • ⌀77	Pro	2006 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2006) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:3.5 vs 1:7.7) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · No focusing distance range limiter · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Sigma 70-200mm F/2.8 APO EX DG [HSM] • ⌀77	Pro	2005 ●	compare	3	1
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2005) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:7.8 vs 1:7.7) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · No focusing distance range limiter · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Sigma 70-210mm F/2.8 APO ZEN [I] • ⌀77	Pro	1992 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (1992) · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Slightly larger magnification (1:7.2 vs 1:7.7) · Micromotor instead of Arc-Form Drive · No focusing distance range limiter · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Sigma 70-200mm F/2.8 APO EX [HSM] • ⌀77	Pro	1998 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (1998) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:7.8 vs 1:7.7) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · No focusing distance range limiter · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Sigma 70-200mm F/2.8 DG OS HSM \| S • ⌀82	Pro	2018 ●	compare	7	2
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2018) · In production · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · More diaphragm blades (11 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:4.8 vs 1:7.7) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Heavier (1805g vs 1330g) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (82mm vs 72mm) · Compatible with teleconverters NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 70-210mm F/2.8 APO ZEN [II] • ⌀82	Pro	1994 ●	compare	1	2
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (1994) · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Slightly larger magnification (1:7.2 vs 1:7.7) · Micromotor instead of Arc-Form Drive · No focusing distance range limiter · Larger filter size (82mm vs 72mm) · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD [IF] Macro A001 • ⌀77	Pro	2008 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2008) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.95m vs 1.80m) · Larger magnification (1:3.1 vs 1:7.7) · Micromotor instead of Arc-Form Drive · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · No focusing distance range limiter · Slightly lighter (1150g vs 1330g) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP AF 70-210mm F/2.8 LD 67D • ⌀77	Pro	1992 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (1992) · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · Extends while zooming · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.80m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.6 vs 1:7.7) · Micromotor instead of Arc-Form Drive · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di [VC] USD A009 • ⌀77	Pro	2012 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2012) · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (1.30m vs 1.80m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:8 vs 1:7.7) · Ultrasonic Silent Drive · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · No focusing distance range limiter · Has image stabilizer · Slightly heavier (1470g vs 1330g) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 A025 • ⌀77	Pro	2017 ●	compare	7	0
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2017) · In production · Slightly wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.95m vs 1.80m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.1 vs 1:7.7) · Ultrasonic Silent Drive · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Slightly heavier (1500g vs 1330g) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Tokina AT-X Pro AF SD 80-200mm F/2.8 • ⌀77	Pro	1994 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (1994) · Floating element system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Slightly larger magnification (1:7.5 vs 1:7.7) · Micromotor instead of Arc-Form Drive · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · No focusing distance range limiter · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Tokina AT-X AF SD 80-200mm F/2.8 • ⌀77	Pro	1990 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Slightly larger magnification (1:7.5 vs 1:7.7) · Micromotor instead of Arc-Form Drive · No focusing distance range limiter · Slightly lighter (1180g vs 1330g) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AT-X Pro AF SD 80-200mm F/2.8 II • ⌀77	Pro	2003 ●	compare	1	1
No photo available Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2003) · Optimized for digital cameras · Floating element system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Slightly larger magnification (1:7.5 vs 1:7.7) · Micromotor instead of Arc-Form Drive · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · No focusing distance range limiter · Larger filter size (77mm vs 72mm) HIDE
Vivitar Series 1 AF 70-210mm F/2.8 Apochromatic • ⌀82	Pro	1994 ●	compare	1	2
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (1994) · Wider focal range · Slightly wider field of view at the shorter end · Slightly longer reach at the longer end · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 8) · Slightly larger magnification (1:7.2 vs 1:7.7) · Micromotor instead of Arc-Form Drive · No focusing distance range limiter · Larger filter size (82mm vs 72mm) HIDE

AF 1.8m - INF	Autofocus mode. Full range of focusing distances.
AF 3.5m - INF	Autofocus mode. Range of focusing distances suitable for shooting distant subjects.
M	Manual focus mode.

1.8m - INF	Full range of focusing distances.
3.5m - INF	Range of focusing distances suitable for shooting distant subjects.

Almaz-103

Alpa

Asahi Pentax M42

Asahiflex M37

Bronica

Bronica ETR

Bronica GS-1

Bronica RF645

Bronica SQ

Canon EOS

Canon EOS APS-C

Canon EOS M

Canon EOS R

Canon EOS R APS-C

Canon FD

Canon FL

Canon R

Canon S (J)

Canon S (LSM)

Chinon K

Chinon M42

Contarex

Contax

Contax/Praktica

Contax/Yashica

Contax 645

Contax G

Contax N

Cosina K

Cosina M42

Exakta

Exakta 6x6 (horizontal)

Exakta 66

Exakta 66 (vertical)

Exakta Twin TL

Exakta real

FED

Fujica GS645 Professional

Fujica M42

Fujica X

Fujifilm G

Fujifilm GA645 Professional

Fujifilm X

Hasselblad 1600F/1000F

Hasselblad H

Hasselblad V

Hasselblad X

Hasselblad XPan

Icarex

Kiev-17/19/20

Kiev-II/III/4/5

Kiev 6S/60

Konica AR

Konica F

Kowa Six

Leica CL

Leica L

Leica L APS-C

Leica M

Leica R

Leica S

Leica SM

Leotax

Mamiya 6

Mamiya 7

Mamiya CP M42

Mamiya CS

Mamiya E

Mamiya ES

Mamiya M645

Mamiya RB67

Mamiya RZ67

Mamiya SX M42

Mamiya TL/DTL M42

Minolta-35

Minolta A

Minolta CLE

Minolta SR

Miranda

Nicca/Yashica