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

The professional standard for versatile telephoto zoom.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
88/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 19
Price 14
Usability 18
Brand Canon
Model 3044C005

Key Features

OPTICS 23 elements in 19 groups with Fluorite and UD elements
APERTURE Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture with 8-blade circular diaphragm
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer with up to 3.5 stops of compensation
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with full-time manual override
COATING Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to reduce ghosting and flare
CONSTRUCTION Professional L-series weather-sealed dust and moisture resistant build
FOCUSING Internal focusing system with 1.2m minimum focus distance
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Canon EF extenders 1.4x and 2x
MOUNT Canon EF mount for full-frame and APS-C DSLRs
FILTER 77mm filter thread size
ZOOM Internal zoom mechanism maintains constant length
TRIPOD Includes removable rotating tripod collar
DURABILITY Fluorine coating on front and rear elements for easy cleaning

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

How-to Use Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 70-200mm
Aperture Range f/2.8 - f/32
Lens Construction 23 elements in 19 groups
Minimum Focus 1.2m (3.94 ft)
Max Magnification 0.21x
Diaphragm Blades 8 (circular)
Filter Size 77mm
Stabilization 3.5 stops
Focus Motor Ring USM
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 1480g
Dimensions 88.8 x 199 mm