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Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

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Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Focal length
200 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
765 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm
Length
136.2 mm
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At a Glance

This 200 mm telephoto for Canon EF full frame offers a wide f/2.8 maximum aperture. It weighs 765 g and reaches a magnification of 1:6.25 (0.16x). The minimum focus distance is 1.5 m. For sports and events it brings useful reach.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Events

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
200 mm
Max. focal length
200 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
9
Groups
7
Weight
765 g (1.69 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm (59.06 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.3 (0.16×)
Length
136.2 mm (5.36 in)
Diameter
83.2 mm (3.28 in)
Released
March 1996

Manufacturer data: global.canon

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM fit?

The Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 320 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 200mm f/2L IS USMVenus Laowa 200mm F2 AF FFSigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
Focal length200 mm200 mm200 mm180 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2f/2f/2.8
Weight765 g2,520 g1,588 g1,640 g
Filter diameter72 mm52 mm105 mm86 mm
Min. focus distance150 cm190 cm150 cm47 cm
Length136.2 mm208 mm148.3 mm203.9 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesnoyes
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Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM weigh?

The Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM weighs 765 g. It is 136.2 mm long with a diameter of 83.2 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM use?

The Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM is 150 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 320 mm in full-frame terms.

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