Canon 70-200mm L Series Lens

I really like this lens; it has a really good look and reminds me of the fantastic Canon long prime lenses.

It has good stabilisation, which is really handy on a lens of this length for taking out a bit of hand held shake! Its worth remembering to switch it off when your on sticks though as you occasionally it can jitter whilst panning.

If you have the distance and enough light to stop down it works great for faces.

EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

The EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM is a workhorse telephoto zoom lens designed for professional use. It has a rugged durable design, a four-stop Image Stabilizer and specialised lens elements.

Benefits

High-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens

Constant maximum aperture of f/2.8

Four-stop Image Stabilizer

Fluorite and UD lens elements

Improved durability

1.2m minimum focussing

Water and dust resistant

Ring type USM AF motor

Detailed Features

Take a more detailed look into the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

L-series quality

The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, representing the best in precision-designed EF optics. L-series lenses combine superior performance with superlative handling, and are resistant to dust and moisture.

Fast, constant maximum aperture

Shoot hand held in low light conditions thanks to a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, which stays constant throughout the zoom range. Such an aperture also gives a photographer control over depth of field.

Image Stabilizer

Canon’s four-stop Image Stabilizer (IS) makes the EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II USM ideal for shooting in low light conditions when using a tripod is not possible. The IS system allows shutter speeds up to four stops slower than normal to be used without causing image blur.

Fluorite and ultra-low dispersion (UD) lens elements

The lens features elements made from fluorite, which reduce chromatic aberration. Five UD (ultra-low dispersion) elements are used to ensure high contrast and natural colour reproduction throughout the zoom range.

Smooth background blur

A virtually circular aperture diaphragm gives out of focus regions a softer, more uniform feel. Sharp foreground objects stand out against a smooth blurred background.

Ultrasonic focusing

A ring-type ultrasonic motor drives autofocus extremely quickly, and in near silence. Excellent holding torque ensures the point of focus is reached accurately, without overshooting. Furthermore, full-time manual override is available, making it possible to adjust focus without leaving AF mode.

Accessories

The lens is supplied as standard with the ET-87 lens hood to prevent glare affecting images, as well as a removable tripod mount and soft case.

Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl)

29° - 10°, 19°30' - 7°, 34° -12°

Lens construction (elements/groups)

23/19

No. of diaphragm blades

8

Minimum aperture

32

Closest focusing distance (m)

1,2

Maximum magnification (x)

0.21 (at 200mm)

Distance information

Provided

Image stabilizer

4-stops

AF actuator

Ring USM¹

Dust/moisture resistance

Yes

Filter diameter (mm)

77mm

Max. diameter x length (mm)

88.8 x 199

Weight (g)

1490g

Magnification - Extension Tube EF12 II

0.28 - 0.06

Magnification - Extension Tube EF25 II

0.36 - 0.14

Lens Cap

E-77U / E-77II

Lens hood

ET-87

Soft case

LZ1326

Extenders

Compatible

Footnotes

AF actuator - ¹ Mechanical full-time manual focusing built-in.