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

The gold standard professional telephoto zoom lens

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
88/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 19
Price 14
Usability 18
Brand Canon
Model 2751B002

Key Features

OPTICS 23 elements in 19 groups including one fluorite and five UD elements
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture with 8-blade circular diaphragm
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with full-time manual override
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 4 stops of compensation
MIN FOCUS 1.2m (3.9ft) minimum focusing distance
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture-resistant construction for professional field use
FILTER 77mm front filter thread diameter
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Canon EF extenders 1.4x and 2x
BUILD Magnesium alloy construction with high-grade engineering plastics
COATING Super Spectra coating to minimize ghosting and flare
MOUNT Canon EF mount for full-frame and APS-C DSLRs
DIAPHRAGM 8-blade circular aperture for smooth background blur
WEIGHT 1490g (3.28 lb) professional-grade weight

Lens Capabilities

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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present
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How-to Use Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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Learn & Master Photography with Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 70-200mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/32
Lens Construction 23 elements in 19 groups
Min Focus Distance 1.2m
Max Magnification 0.21x
Diaphragm Blades 8
Filter Size 77mm
Image Stabilization Yes (4 stops)
Focus Motor Ring USM
Weather Sealing Yes
Mount Canon EF
Weight 1490g
Dimensions 88.8 x 199mm
Hood ET-87
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