- FX coverage
- Autofocus (in-lens focus motor), rear focus
- 13 elements in 9 groups
- 9-blade rounded aperture diaphragm
- smallest aperture is f/22
- 52mm drop in filter
- 6.2' (0.?m) minimum focus; 1:8.3 maximum reproduction ratio
- 8 x 4.9" (203 x 124mm) long, diameter
- 103.4 ounces (2930g) weight
- included HK-31 slip on hood, CL-L1 lens case, caps
- US$6000
- Model Number 2188
- Announced September 2010
Thom's Full Review of the Lens
Thom's Mini Review: Good news: as good as it gets at f/2 in the center, remarkably good in the corners by f/2.8. This Fat Boy just rocks the sharpness charts. No real chromatic aberration to worry about, either. Vignetting on the original is very low, a bit higher on the newer version. Bad news: it's expensive and heavy. But you knew that. I shot some sports with this lens and fell in love all over again. Tolerates converters well, but you'll lose some of the hard edge sharpness you see without them. Note: the II version I tried was a little worse in the corners than my I version. Don't know if that was sample variation or something significant. Probably nothing to worry about as the one I borrowed had been knocked around by others. Overall: Because of its size and weight, I often don't carry the 200mm f/2 with me. When I do, I regret the times I didn't.
Highly Recommended (2013 to 2018)
