Canon EF 200mm f/1.8 L USM vs Canon EF 500mm f/4 L IS USM
Prices & availability
Specification comparison
Highlighted rows differ between the two models.
| Specification | Canon EF 200mm f/1.8 L USM | Canon EF 500mm f/4 L IS USM |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Mount | canon-ef | canon-ef |
| Optics | ||
| Focal (difference) | 200 mm | 500 mm |
| Aperture (difference) | f/1.8 | f/4.0 |
| Prime | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization (difference) | No | Yes |
Verdict
Pick Model A if you need a brighter f/1.8 aperture for low-light performance or shallower depth of field at 200mm, and prefer to save 600 EUR. Choose Model B if your priority is the longer 500mm reach with image stabilization, and the narrower f/4 aperture meets your needs.