Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 § 03 Head to head
Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 vs Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 II
Canon 80–200mm f/4.5-5.6 is 25 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 is an 80–200mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom, and the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 II is an 80–200mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom. On paper the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 II comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 
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Key differences
Why is the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 better than the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 II?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 II better than the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6?
- 25 g lighter (250 g vs 275 g)
- Newer design (1995 vs 1990)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 II has the edge: it is 25 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 | Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 80–200mm | 80–200mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4.5-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/29 | f/29 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 275 g (9.70 oz) | 250 g (8.82 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 71.2 x 77.8 mm | 69 x 78.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1.5 m (59.06 inches) | 1.5 m (59.06 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 5 | 5 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements in 7 groups | 10 elements in 7 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Released | 1990 | 1995 |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Canon
- 77.8 × 71.2 mm
- 78.5 × 69 mm
The Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 II is 1 mm longer and 25 g lighter than the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 or the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 II?
- The Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 II weighs 250 g, 25 g less than the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 (275 g).
- Do the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 and the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 II have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 or the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 II better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Canon EF 80-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 II has the edge: it is 25 g lighter to carry.