The EF 70-200mm lens is a telephoto zoom lens made by Canon. The lens has an EF mount to work with the EOS line of cameras.
The lens comes in five different versions. All have a constant maximum aperture over the whole focal range and all are L-series lenses.
- EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
- EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM
- EF 70-200mm F2.8L USM
- EF 70-200mm F4L IS USM
- EF 70-200mm F4L USM
All five lenses have excellent reputation for providing optical quality comparable to prime lenses at all focal lengths in the zoom range. The F4 version, the cheapest L lens Canon makes, is popular among weight-sensitive landscape photographers and hobbyists who want L quality without spending thousands of dollars, while the F2.8 versions are popular among event and portrait photographers and photo-journalists. The latest version EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM which was announced on January 2010 comes with a complex optical build with 23 elements in 19 groups and no fewer than 5 ultra low dispersion (UD) glass elements and 1 flourite, to minimise chromatic aberration.
Specifications
| Attribute | F2.8L IS USM | F2.8L USM | F4L USM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image stabilizer | Yes | No | |
| Ultrasonic Motor | Yes | ||
| L-series | Yes | ||
| Diffractive Optics | No | ||
| Macro | No | ||
| Maximum aperture | 2.8 | 4 | |
| Minimum aperture | 32 | ||
| Weight | 3.2 lb/1470 g | 2.9 lb/1310 g | 1.6 lb/705 g |
| Maximum diameter | 3.3 in/84.6 mm | 3.0 in/76 mm | 3.1 in/78.5 mm |
| Length | 7.6 in/193.6 mm | 6.8 in/172 mm | 6.8 in/172 mm |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 67 mm | |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 29° – 10° | ||
| Diagonal viewing angle | 19°30′ – 7° | ||
| Vertical viewing angle | 34° – 12° | ||
| Groups/elements | 18/23 | 15/18 | 13/16 |
| # of diaphragm blades | 8 | ||
| Closest focusing distance | 4.6 ft/1.4 m | 4.9 ft/1.5 m | 3.9 ft/1.2 m |
| Release date | September 2001 | 1995 | 1999 |
| MSRP ($) | $2,899.99 | $1,899.99 | $1,350.99 |
User Reviews[]
- 10/10 The IS 2.8 is Canon's best lens yet. That aperture at 200mm is outstanding, crisp, sharp and not as heavy or uncomfortable as some might think. Malt
Links[]
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- At dpreview.com:
- Reviews at fredmiranda.com:
- This article contains information originally taken from the Wikipedia article "Canon_EF_70-200mm_lens". You can see the authorship and revision history of that article here.