{"id":18764,"date":"2019-06-09T12:29:35","date_gmt":"2019-06-09T11:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=18764"},"modified":"2026-03-24T13:19:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:19:46","slug":"review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Introduction<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18767\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18767\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18767 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_review.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_review.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_review-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_review-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18767\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS USM on Sony A7rII<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Regular readers know I have a soft spot for lenses like the Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS. It was introduced in 2008 and is still the latest lens in its class. So how does it stack up compared to the older <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-canon-ef-200mm-1-8-l\/\">200mm 1.8 L<\/a>? And how does it work with the new real time AF of the gen 3 cameras? Find out in this review!<em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h1>Sample Images<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18845\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18845\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18845\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_20.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_20.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_20-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18845\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18851\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18851\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18851\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_26.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_26.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_26-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18942\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18942\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18942 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_35.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_35.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_35-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_35-768x472.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18844\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18844\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18844\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_19.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_19-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_19-768x454.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18844\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0 | panorama from 4 shots<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18837\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18837\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18837\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_12.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_12-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can find most of the shots in this review in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHsmE8RwrQ\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h1>Specifications \/ Version History<\/h1>\n<p>In 2008 the Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS replaced the 1\/3 of a stop faster <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-canon-ef-200mm-1-8-l\/\">Canon EF 200mm 1.8 L<\/a> that was introduced in 1989. There surely has been some controversity regarding the successor being slower and I cannot tell you why Canon decided to do this. To realize a more lightweight lens? Because it was not easily possible to build a 200mm 1.8 lens without lead glass? As you will see in this review there are differences more noticeable than the 1\/3rd of a stop slower maximum aperture. The Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS reviewed here has the following specifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Diameter: 128 mm (Hood 146 mm)<\/li>\n<li>Field of view: 12\u00b0 (diagonally)<\/li>\n<li>Length: 208 mm (with Hood 310 mm) + adapter<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 2520g + Hood 210g<\/li>\n<li>Filter Diameter: 52 mm drop-in<\/li>\n<li>Number of Aperture Blades: 8<\/li>\n<li>Elements\/Groups: 17\/12<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56640\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_diagram.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"367\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_diagram.png 367w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_diagram-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Close Focusing Distance: 1.9 m<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Magnification: 1:8.3 (1:5.3 with EF12 II extension tube)<\/li>\n<li>Mount: Canon-EF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may also have a look at Canon&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.canon.com\/internet\/portal\/us\/home\/products\/details\/lenses\/ef\/telephoto\/ef-200mm-f-2l-is-usm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>You can get one new for <strong>$5700\/5500\u20ac<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YFKZWV\">amazon.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2JP88Sp\">B&amp;H<\/a> or used for roughly <strong>3500$\/3800\u20ac<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=canon+200mm+2.0+l+is&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=2000.0&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ebay.com<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_ex_kw=&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=canon+200mm+2.0+l+is&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=200.0&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h1>Operation<\/h1>\n<h2>Handling \/ Build Quality<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18766\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18766\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18766 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm-768x468.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18766\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS USM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The lens is one of Canon&#8217;s <strong>L grade professional lenses<\/strong> so you would expect very good build quality and handling and the lens certainly doesn&#8217;t disappoint in that respect. The outer casing does seem to be made of metal as does the really big lens hood (I am not 100% sure what it is made of, my guess is magnesium alloy).<br \/>\nUnlike the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-canon-ef-200mm-1-8-l\/\">EF 200mm 1.8<\/a> this lens does not incorporate a focus-by-wire system but a direct coupling between focus ring and mechanics instead. The focus throw is around 180\u00b0 and makes setting precise focus an easy task.<\/p>\n<p>The lens further features a focus limiter switch (3.5 m to oo instead of 1.9 m to oo), an AF\/MF switch, Stabilizer on\/off switch, Stabilizer mode switch (1 = normal, 2 = panning), a focus preset function and 4 radially arranged focus hold buttons that can be programmed in camera like on a native lens.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18909\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18909\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18909\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_buttons.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_buttons.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_buttons-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_buttons-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18909\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cannon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS button layout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The lens hood is very big but also very sturdy. Unlike on many other shorter lenses I often use these super tele hoods as they are all quite prone to getting hit by stray light. There is also a non removable (but rotatable) tripod collar. There are replacement foots with arca swiss profile available e.g. from RRS.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18911\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18911\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18911\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_hood.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_hood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_hood-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_hood-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18911\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS with hood attached<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With AF and IS it is certainly possible to use this lens without tripod, but you will surely begin to notice the weight after some time.<\/p>\n<h2>Slot-In Filters<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18910\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18910\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18910\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_drop_in_filterholder.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_drop_in_filterholder.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_drop_in_filterholder-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_drop_in_filterholder-768x262.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18910\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gel filter holder, screw in filter holder, polarizer holder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The lens features a slot for 52mm filters close to the bayonet. The lens ships with a rather useless gel holder that can be replaced by a 52mm screw in holder (Canon Screw 52 (W II) e.g. for ND filters) or a polarizer holder (Canon PC-C 52 (W II)).<br \/>\nThese are very expensive, especially the polarizer holder. Luckily I managed to get a set of both used for a decent price.<br \/>\nMy polarizer holder has an &#8220;interesting&#8221; feature though: it has been assembled in the wrong direction. For it to take proper effect it has to be used reversed (the &#8220;Front Arrow&#8221; pointing to the back). I am not sure if this is the case with all polarizers of this type or if this one is only an exception (I hope the latter is the case&#8230;).<\/p>\n<p>This glass element is part of the optical formula, so you should always be using the gel holder or the screw in holder with the clear protect filter when not using any other filter.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-image-3780 size-full\">Autofocus \/ IS<\/h2>\n<p>I have tested this lens on the Sony A7rII and A7III with the following two adapters:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01C7A3W7S\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B01C7A3W7S&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=httpphillinet-20&amp;linkId=773159eaf9ca5d9f72c680e941f6d5bf\">Sigma MC-11<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=httpphillinet-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B01C7A3W7S\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/strong>, firmware 1.25, $249 (<em>affiliate link<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31daKzT\">Metabones MK V<\/a>,<\/strong> firmware v0.61, $399 (<em>affiliate link<\/em>)<br \/>\n(Metabones MK III, IV and V feature the same electronics and should give the same results)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On the A7rII both adapters work similar, AF is quite snappy and reliable but eye-AF is not working. The in lens IS is not working so well though: at shutter speeds of 1\/60s and faster I got better results without the in lens IS.<\/p>\n<p>On the A7III the combination with Sigma MC-11 does not work at all. It is not even possible to change the aperture value.<br \/>\nWith the metabones the lens works really well on this camera though (in green mode): AF is fast, eye-AF is working, on lens buttons are working.<br \/>\nBut: be sure to not use the face register feature as the camera will simply freeze when you attempt to take a shot when it is activated.<\/p>\n<p>Towards the corners of the frame the AF is not working as great anymore, so it is a good idea to stay within the PDAF area.<\/p>\n<h1>Vignetting<\/h1>\n<h2>light falloff<\/h2>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18781 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/vignetting_Canon_EF_200mm_2.0_L_IS.png\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"750\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/vignetting_Canon_EF_200mm_2.0_L_IS.png 750w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/vignetting_Canon_EF_200mm_2.0_L_IS-300x244.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wide open<\/strong> there is <strong>visible vignetting of roughly 2.0 EV<\/strong>, stopped down to f\/2.8 only 1.0 EV, stopped down to f\/4.0 it is already negligible with 0.4 EV and further improves to 0.1 EV at f\/5.6. There is a Lightroom profile for this lens available.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31148\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31148\" style=\"width: 1026px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31148\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Canon200_2.0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1026\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Canon200_2.0.png 1026w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Canon200_2.0-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Canon200_2.0-800x597.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Canon200_2.0-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Canon EF 200mm 2.0L IS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>It is recommended to have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/vignetting-graphs-explained\/\">this article<\/a> first to get an idea how this brightness graph works.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>optical vignetting<\/h2>\n<p>Very fast lenses usually show a significant amount of optical vignetting. Without going too much into technical details optical vignetting leads to the truncation of light circles towards the borders of the frame.<br \/>\nIn the center of the frame almost every lens will render a perfect circle, but only lenses with very low optical vignetting will keep this shape in the corners.<br \/>\nSo in the following comparison we move from the center (left) to the extreme corner (right) and see how the shape of the light circle changes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-1-review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is-59967\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">200mm f\/2.0@f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">200mm f\/2.0@f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">200mm f\/1.8@f\/1.8<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-1-review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is-59967\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane1-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18874 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_optical_vignetting_2.0.png\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_optical_vignetting_2.0.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_optical_vignetting_2.0-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_optical_vignetting_2.0-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18875 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_optical_vignetting_2.8.png\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_optical_vignetting_2.8.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_optical_vignetting_2.8-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_optical_vignetting_2.8-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13871 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/mechanical_vignetting_canon_200_1.8.jpg\" alt=\"carl zeiss jena visionar 183mm 1.9 projector lens cinema sony a7rii a7rm2 review sharpness bokeh supertele fast cheap\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/mechanical_vignetting_canon_200_1.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/mechanical_vignetting_canon_200_1.8-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/mechanical_vignetting_canon_200_1.8-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<p>This is very typical behaviour for a lens with these parameters. If this bothers you, you may need to have a look at some of the projector lenses with bigger image circle like the Carl Zeiss Jena <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-carl-zeiss-jena-visionar-168mm-1-9\/\">1.9\/168<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-carl-zeiss-jena-183mm-1-9-visionar\/\">1.9\/183<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>I did not shoot the 200mm f\/1.8 and 200mm f\/2.0 side by side. The circles would be bigger on the f\/1.8 lens when focused at the same distance and cropped to the same size.<br \/>\nThe light source is reflected by a glass door, the small dots are dust spots on that door.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h1>Sharpness<\/h1>\n<h2><em>infinity <\/em><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18904\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sharpness_infinity.png\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"1402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sharpness_infinity.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sharpness_infinity-171x300.png 171w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sharpness_infinity-768x1346.png 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sharpness_infinity-730x1280.png 730w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Heat haze is always a problem when looking at the infinity resolution of tele lenses and this was no exception. The center and midframe always look great, but the corners surely benefit from stopping down a bit.<br \/>\nCompared to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-canon-ef-200mm-1-8-l\/\">Canon EF 200mm 1.8 L<\/a> the corner resolution looks a bit worse, but having used the lens in the field I don&#8217;t think it has been optimized for infinity and performs better at slightly closer distances.<br \/>\n<em>The exposure of the f\/2.0 corner crop has been lifted in post.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em>close focus (1.9 m)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-2-review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is-99922\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-2-review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is-99922\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane2-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18860 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_2.0.jpg 780w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18861 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_2.8.jpg 780w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18862 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_4.0.jpg 780w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18863 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_5.6.jpg 780w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18864 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_8.0.jpg 780w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_8.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>100% crops from center, A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A minimum focus distance of 1.9 m is a big improvement over the predecessor&#8217;s 2.5 m. The image quality is very usable wide open with slightly reduced contrast and improves to very good levels on stopping down to f\/2.8.<\/p>\n<h2><em>close focus with EF12 II extension tube<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-3-review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is-24578\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-3-review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is-24578\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane3-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18865 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_2.0.jpg 780w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18866 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_2.8.jpg 780w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18867 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_4.0.jpg 780w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18868 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_5.6.jpg 780w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18869 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_8.0.jpg 780w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_ef_12_8.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>100% crops from center, A7rII, b<\/em><em>ecause of focus shift (see corresponding section) I refocused for every shot<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>With the Canon EF12 II extension tube you can significantly increase the maximum magnification (1:5.3 instead of 1:8.3) but the performance suffers a bit at f\/2.0 and f\/2.8. There is also a slight focus shift introduced (see corresponding section).<br \/>\nBut I doubt many people are interested in using this lens as a pseudo-macro anyway.<\/p>\n<h1>Flare resistance<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18856\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18856\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18856 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC01225.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC01225.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC01225-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC01225-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18856\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/3.5 | hood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As is the case with most of the super tele lenses this is definetly a weak spot. With the sun inside the frame it is easily possible to catch a few ghosts, with the sun outside the frame veiling flare becomes a problem and even the hood &#8211; despite being pretty big &#8211; can&#8217;t always help here.<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18855\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18855\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18855\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC00184.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC00184.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC00184-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC00184-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0 | no hood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18854\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18854\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18854\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC00143.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC00143.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC00143-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DSC00143-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18854\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0 | no hood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is a common issue with (fast) tele lenses though and the competition I tried isn&#8217;t any better.<\/p>\n<h1>Distortion<\/h1>\n<p>The lens is practically distortion free.<\/p>\n<h1>Bokeh<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18936\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18936\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18936\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_32.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_32.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_32-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_32-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18936\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the two reasons people are using this lens these days. Backgrounds simply melt away and despite the sometimes noticeable cat&#8217;s eye effect there are no distractions like outlining or even onion ring patterns. Just have a look at the sample images and let them speak for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Bokeh always looks great, no matter whether you are taking headshots:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18841\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18841\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18841\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_16.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_16-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18778\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18778\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18778 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_11.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_11-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Half body shots:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18842\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18842\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18842\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_17.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_17-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18842\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18891\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18891\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18891 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_29.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_29.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_29-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_29-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Or full body shots from a distance:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18847\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18847\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18847\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_22.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_22-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18843\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18843\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18843 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_18.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_18-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18843\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18893\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18893\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18893 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_30.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_30.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_30-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Stopped down the highlights stay perfectly round until f\/2.8. This is a big improvement over the 200mm 1.8 that showed noticeable sawtooth bokeh at f\/2.0 and f\/2.8. From f\/4.0 onwards you get rounded octagons.<\/p>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-4-review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is-55279\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-4-review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is-55279\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane4-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18931 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_Bokeh_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_Bokeh_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_Bokeh_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_Bokeh_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18932 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_Bokeh_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_Bokeh_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_Bokeh_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_Bokeh_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18934 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_Bokeh_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_Bokeh_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_Bokeh_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_Bokeh_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18933 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_Bokeh_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_Bokeh_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_Bokeh_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_L_IS_Bokeh_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h1>Coma<\/h1>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-5-review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is-33143\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-5-review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is-33143\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane5-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18877 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_coma_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_coma_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_coma_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_coma_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18878 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_coma_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_coma_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_coma_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_coma_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | 100% crops from extreme corner<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The coma correction is exceptional from f\/2.0. One of the best performances I have seen so far.<\/p>\n<h1>Sunstars<\/h1>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-6-review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is-28340\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/11<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/16<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-7\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/22<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-8\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/32<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-6-review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is-28340\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane6-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18879 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-1\"><img 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alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18882 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18883 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_8.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18884 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_11.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18885 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_16.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_16-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18886 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_22.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_22-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18887 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_32.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_32.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_32-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_sunstars_32-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | slightly cropped<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>At f\/2.0 and f\/2.8 there are no real sunstars, but between f\/11 and f\/32 the sunstars are really beautiful as the pointed rays have a constant length and they are not frayed. For further reference you can also have a look at out <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/best-lenses-for-sunstars\/\">Best lenses for Sunstars article<\/a>.<br \/>\nToo bad barely anyone will use this lens to shoot architecture during blue hour.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1>Chromatic aberrations<\/h1>\n<p><strong>longitudinal<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18870\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18870\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18870 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII |Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L | f\/2.0 | 50% crop, minimum focus distance with EF12 II extension tube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the increased minimum focus distance (when using the EF12 II extention tube) slight longitudinal CA (loCA) are present in front of and behind the plane in focus.<\/p>\n<p>At normal working distances though the Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS behaves pretty much like an apochromatic lens (like the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/180mm200mm-prime-comparison\/\">Nikon AF-S 200mm 2.0G VR<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-180mm-4-0-sl-apo-lanthar\/\">Voigtlander SL 180mm 4.0 Apo-Lanthar<\/a>), which is what I would have expected from a lens in this class.<br \/>\nIn this heavily backlit scenario there are no traces of colorful outlining visible:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18876\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18876\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18876\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_loca.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_loca.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_loca-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_loca-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18876\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>lateral<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"twentytwenty\" class=\"twentytwenty-container\" style=\"display: none; max-width: 100%; width: 797px; height: 532px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200_2.0_lateral_ca_uncorrected.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200_2.0_lateral_ca_corrected.jpg\"\/><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS |&nbsp; f\/8.0 | CA 100% crop before\/after corner<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The lateral CA are well corrected. A big improvement over the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-canon-ef-200mm-1-8-l\/\">Canon EF 200mm 1.8 L<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1>Focus shift with EF12 II extension tube<\/h1>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-7-review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is-16398\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0 refocused<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-7-review-canon-ef-200mm-2-0-l-is-16398\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane7-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18870 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18871 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18872 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18873 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_4.0_refocused.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_4.0_refocused.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_4.0_refocused-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_close_focus_shift_4.0_refocused-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>50% crops, A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>With the 12mm Canon extension tube the Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS shows a very slight amount of focus shift (especially on stopping down from f\/2.8 to f\/4.0) but the situation has much improved compared to the predecessor which showed a really nasty amount of focus shift.<br \/>\nThis is only noticeable when using an extenstion tube, so for most people this will be negligible.<\/p>\n<h1>Alternatives<\/h1>\n<h2>Auto focus<\/h2>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/180mm200mm-prime-comparison\/\">Nikon AF-S 200mm 2.0 G VRI(I):<\/a><br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong>I was using one of these on my Nikon DSLRs. Unfortunately adapting Nikon glass to E-mount cameras does not work as well as Canon glass. This is also pretty much the reason I sold it.<br \/>\nBoth lenses are exceptional performers, you cannot go wrong with either.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Price range:<\/em><\/strong><em> 3000$ (VRI <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=nikon+200mm+2.0+used+af-s&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">used<\/a>) to 5700$ (VRII <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2y3g5Mc\">new<\/a>) (advertisement\/affiliate links)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-canon-ef-200mm-1-8-l\/\">Canon EF 200mm 1.8 L:<\/a><br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong>It is 1\/3rd of a stop faster, but apart from that this newer version is the better lens. The 200mm 2.0 is: lighter, easier to handle, has better aperture blades, better mfd, IS, no focus by wire and spare parts are still available.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Price range:<\/em><\/strong><em> 3000$ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=canon+ef+200mm+1.8&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">used<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate link)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Manual focus<\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>Nikon Ai-S 200mm 2.0 ED:<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nThis might be the optically least impressive of the bunch but it is also the most affordable. From what I have seen sharpness wide open isn&#8217;t as impressive and it has the worst loCA correction.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Price range:<\/em><\/strong><em> 1700$ to 2500$ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=nikon+200mm+2.0+ed+used&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">used<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate link)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Contax\/Yashica Zeiss Aposonnar 200mm 2.0 T*:<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nI barely know anything about this lens. If you happen to own one drop me a note \ud83d\ude42<br \/>\n<strong><em>Price range:<\/em><\/strong><em> 3500$ to 4500$ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=zeiss+aposonnar+200+2.0&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">used<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate link)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-olympus-180mm-2-0-om-zuiko-auto-t\/\"><em><strong>Olympus OM Zuiko 180mm 2.0<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>:<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nIt is quite a bit lighter than the other lenses mentioned here and also offers the highest magnification. I do prefer the bokeh of the Canon and the newer Nikon lenses though.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Price range:<\/em><\/strong><em> 2500$ to 5000$ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/items\/?_nkw=zuiko+180+2&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_udlo=&amp;_udhi=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_sadis=&amp;LH_CAds=&amp;rmvSB=true\">used<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate link)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/hands-on-olympus-250mm-2-0-om-zuiko-auto-t\/\"><em><strong>Olympus OM Zuiko 250mm 2.0<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>:<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nA very rare and spectacular lens. Noticeably heavier and therefore more difficult to handle.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Price range:<\/em><\/strong><em> 5000$ to 8000$ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=olympus+om+250mm+2&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">used<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate link)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Leica APO-Summicron-R 180mm 2.0<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>:<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nThis is the most expensive lens in this class. Today most of them are probably in some collector&#8217;s showcases and therefore I can&#8217;t tell you much about it. If it is a true apochromatic design it might be &#8211; in terms of optical quality &#8211; the best manual lens in this class, but I will probably never find out.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Price range:<\/em><\/strong><em> 8000$+ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=leica+180mm+2.0+apo+summicron&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">used<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate link)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/global.canon\/en\/c-museum\/product\/nfd222.html\"><em><strong>Canon nFD 200mm 1.8 L:<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nSame optical design as the EF version but with manual focus only and FD mount. Very rare!<br \/>\n<strong><em>Price range:<\/em><\/strong><em> 5000$+ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=canon+fd+200mm+1.8&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">used<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate link)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h1>Conclusion<\/h1>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">spectacular bokeh<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">excellent sharpness and contrast<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">CA correction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">coma correction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">distortion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">build quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">sunstars<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>average<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>vignetting<\/li>\n<li>weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>not good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">flare resistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">size<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">price<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Much has changed compared to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-canon-ef-200mm-1-8-l\/\">EF 200mm 1.8 L<\/a>: together with the hood you are looking at 600g less, minimum focus distance is 1.9 m instead of 2.5 m, the sawtooth bokeh and the (admittedly well designed) focus-by-wire mechanism are both gone and on top of that you get a very capable in lens IS, easily surpassing the camera&#8217;s IBIS.<br \/>\nOf course you are also loosing 1\/3rd of a stop in terms of maximum aperture.<br \/>\nWhen it comes to sharpness I get the impression the f\/1.8 lens was optimized for infinity while the f\/2.0 lens is rather optimized for portrait distances, but both are exceptional performers in any way. Both lenses also really shine on the gen 3 bodies offering well working eye AF.<\/p>\n<p>Having used both I think this EF 200mm 2.0 L IS is the smarter choice in the end, being easier to operate due to the lower weight, IS, better mfd and still being repairable. But I am sure for many having a unique maximum aperture of f\/1.8 at 200mm will easily outweigh those benefits.<\/p>\n<p><em>You can get one new for <strong>$5700\/5500\u20ac<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YFKZWV\">amazon.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2JP88Sp\">B&amp;H<\/a> or used for roughly <strong>3500$\/3800\u20ac<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=canon+200mm+2.0+l+is&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=2000.0&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ebay.com<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_ex_kw=&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=canon+200mm+2.0+l+is&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=200.0&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n<h1>Sample Images<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18935\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18935\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18935\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_31.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_31.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_31-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_31-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18935\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18846\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18846\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18846\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_21.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_21.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_21-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18846\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19001\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19001\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19001\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_37.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_37.jpg.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_37.jpg-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_37.jpg-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19001\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18838\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18838\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18838\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_13.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_13-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18838\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18850\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18850\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18850\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_25.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_25.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_25-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_25-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18836\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18836\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18836\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_10.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_10-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.0 | EF12 II extension tube | no hood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18853\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18853\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18853 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_28.jpg\" alt=\"canon ef 200mm 2.0 l is usm sony 42mp high res review 1.8 comparison sharpness bokeh resolution brenizer\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_28.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_28-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/canon_ef_200mm_2.0_l_is_usm_sample_28-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can find most of the shots in this review in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHsmE8RwrQ\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1>Further Reading<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/fe-lenses-sony-comprehensive-independent-guide\/\">Sony FE lenses: Our comprehensive and independent guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/user-guide-to-portrait-lenses-sony-a7-series\/\">Sony FE lenses: Our guide to portrait lenses <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-canon-ef-200mm-1-8-l\/\">Review: Canon EF 200mm 1.8 L<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Review: Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Support Us<\/h1>\n<p>Did you find this article useful or just liked reading it? Treat us to a coffee!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=3K9EJRRQVXT4J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40345 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/donate2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"103\" height=\"29\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/en_SE\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"> <span style=\"color: #999999;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/en_SE\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><em>via Paypal<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This site contains advertisement\/affiliate links. If you make a purchase using any of the links marked as advertisement\/affiliate links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the creation of future content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Regular readers know I have a soft spot for lenses like the Canon EF 200mm 2.0 L IS. It was introduced in 2008 and is still the latest lens in its class. So how does it stack up compared to the older 200mm 1.8 L? 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