SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x vs Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x vs Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

When comparing Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM and SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x, which one is better?

1. Lens Mount Comparison

The lenses each feature different lens mounts — the SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x features a Micro Four Thirds while the Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM features a Canon EF — and because of this the preference varies. If you have a compatible camera, then of course that lens will be a better choice for you.

Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear

Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.

2. Largest Aperture Comparison

Both lenses share the same aperture of 2.8 — this means that you may buy both SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x and Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM in this regard; they''re the same.

Winner: Tied

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

3. Anamorphic Comparison

Winner: SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x

Regarding anamorphic: Anamorphic lenses are usually used on cinema cameras and squeezes the image when its recorded, which gives the final, stretched out, image oval bokeh and a different angle of view. The most common lenses, however, are not anamorphic but spherical, which gives a spherical bokeh and is a much cheaper lens design.

4. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x or Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM if you're looking for that type of lens.

Winner: Tied

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.

5. Stabilization Comparison

Neither SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x or Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM feature built-in image stabilization.

Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature

Regarding image stabilization: When a lens features built-in stabilization, it will actively help you hold the image steady by adjusting the optical elements inside the lens to compensate for movements. Do remember that lens stabilization is not required, but it may be suitable depending on your specific needs.

6. Autofocus Comparison

In regards to autofocus, the winner is Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM since the other lens in this comparison, the SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x does not have autofocus at all — it is a manual focus lens.

Winner: Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Regarding autofocus: Lenses with autofocus help you focus when shooting pictures or video. If a lens only has manual focus it means that you have to focus manually by adjusting the focus wheel on the lens. Most cinema lenses do not use autofocus and are manual focus only.

Specifications

Full specifications table of SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x and Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM:

	SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x	Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	SLR Magic	Canon
Weight	1360 g	Missing
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Canon EF
Focal Length	50 mm	200 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	2.8
Anamorphic	Yes	No
Minimum Focus Distance	110 cm	Missing
Type	Prime	Prime
Filter Thread Diameter		Missing
Image Stabilization	No	No
Autofocus	Hayır	Evet
Weather Seal	Missing	Yes
Full Frame Coverage	Missing	Yes
Lens Hood Included	Missing	Yes