General
Lens Type
Zoom, Telephoto
Versatile zoom lens with telephoto capabilities, ideal for sports and wildlife photography.
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Compatible with full-frame Canon DSLR cameras, maintaining full electronic communication.
Weather Sealing
✔ Professional Grade
Enhanced dust and moisture resistance with protective seals at critical joint points.
Mount Material
✔ Metal Construction
Durable stainless steel mount ensures secure attachment and long-term durability.
Weight
1.49 kg
Professional-grade weight distribution optimized for handheld stability and balance.
Front Element
✔ Fixed Position
Non-rotating front element maintains filter orientation during zoom operation.
Lens Hood
✔ Included (ET-87)
Includes petal-shaped hood with reversible storage design for compact transport.
Filter Thread
77 mm
Standard filter size compatible with most professional lens filters and accessories.
Optics
Focal Range
70-200mm
Versatile telephoto zoom range ideal for sports, wildlife, and event photography.
Image Stabilization
✔ 4-Stop IS
Advanced optical stabilization system with gyroscopic sensors for sharp handheld shots.
Angle of View
34°-12° (APS-C)
From wide group shots at 70mm to tight framing of distant subjects at 200mm.
Maximum Magnification
0.21x
1:4.8 life-size reproduction capability for detailed close-up photography.
Zoom Ratio
2.85x
Professional-grade zoom range maintaining constant f/2.8 aperture throughout.
Optical Construction
23 Elements/18 Groups
Includes 1 fluorite and 5 UD elements for superior chromatic aberration control.
Featuring 1 fluorite and 5 UD elements, this lens eliminates chromatic aberration while maintaining f/2.8 brightness across the zoom range. The 4-stop Image Stabilizer counters shake, delivering sharp results at 1/60s shutter speeds. Multi-layer coatings reduce flare for clean backlit shots.
Aperture
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8 Constant
Maintains fast f/2.8 aperture throughout zoom range for consistent exposure and background separation.
Aperture Mechanism
8 Rounded Blades
Circular diaphragm creates smooth, natural bokeh even at intermediate apertures.
Minimum Aperture
f/32
Extended range for deep depth of field in bright conditions and creative sunstar effects.
Aperture Control
Full-time Manual Override
Precise electronic aperture control with instant manual adjustment capability.
Focus Breathing
Minimized
Maintains consistent image angle during focus shifts at all aperture settings.
The 8-blade circular diaphragm creates smooth background blur ideal for subject isolation. Maintains T3.4 light transmission for consistent exposure, while f/32 enables sunstar effects and deep focus landscapes. Full-time manual override allows instant creative adjustments without mode switching.
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Focus
Infinity Focus
✔ Professional Grade
Precision calibration for critical infinity focus performance in landscape and astrophotography.
Focus Motor
Ring-type USM
Ultrasonic motor delivers near-silent, high-speed autofocus with exceptional tracking accuracy.
Manual Override
Full-time DMF
Direct manual focus override without switching modes for seamless focus adjustments.
Focus Operation
Internal Focusing
Front element remains stationary during focus for better balance and filter use.
Minimum Focus Distance
1.2 m
Close-focus capability for intimate portraits and detailed subject isolation at 200mm.
Ultrasonic autofocus locks onto subjects in 0.25 seconds, with full manual override for fine adjustments. Internal focusing keeps the lens length constant, perfect for filter workflows. Achieves 1:4.8 magnification for detailed close-ups at 200mm, outperforming standard telephoto zooms.
DxOMark Score
17 (Excellent)
Top-tier rating for zoom lenses, combining sharpness, transmission, and distortion metrics.
Sharpness
12 P-MPix
Exceptional resolving power maintaining detail even at 200mm focal length.
Chromatic Aberration
3 µm
Minimal color fringing thanks to advanced fluorite element compensation.
Distortion
0.1%
Near-perfect geometric accuracy throughout zoom range.
Light Transmission
T3.4
High-efficiency coating maintains 88% light transmission vs theoretical maximum.
Vignetting
-0.3 EV
Uniform illumination across frame even at maximum aperture.
Third-party testing confirms class-leading 12P-MPix resolution with minimal distortion (0.1%). The 88% light transmission rate ensures rich tonality, while -0.3EV vignetting preserves corner brightness. Outperforms competitors in chromatic aberration control (3µm) for clean edge detail.
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Price
Lens Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras, White
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