Specifications for the EF 200mm f/1.8 USM
| Marketed |
November 1988 |
| Lens Construction (group) |
10 |
| Lens Construction (element) |
12 |
| No. of Diaphragm Blades |
8 |
| Minimum Aperture |
22 |
| Closest Focusing Distance (m) |
2.5 |
| Maximum Magnification (x) |
0.09 |
| Filter Diameter (mm) |
48 |
| Maximum Diameter x Length (mm) |
130 x 208 |
| Weight (g) |
3,000 |
The world's fastest 200mm telephoto lens at the time. Three UD-glass elements eliminate secondary spectrum for sharp images at all apertures. The optics have been designed to give excellent background blur. Try it with the maximum aperture's shallow depth of field.
