Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Compact professional telephoto zoom with image stabilization

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80/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 17
Durability 17
Price 14
Usability 16
Brand Canon
Model 1241B002

Key Features

OPTICS 15 elements in 11 groups including one fluorite and two UD elements
STABILIZATION Image Stabilizer providing up to 4 stops of compensation
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with full-time manual focus override
APERTURE Constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range
CONSTRUCTION L-series professional weather-sealed build quality
DIAPHRAGM 8-blade circular aperture for smooth background blur
FOCUSING Internal focusing system with 1.2m minimum focus distance
COATING Super Spectra coatings to minimize ghosting and flare
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Canon EF mount full-frame and APS-C cameras
FILTER 67mm front filter thread diameter
MOUNT Durable metal EF mount with dust and moisture resistance
ZOOM Internal zoom mechanism prevents lens extension
ACCESSORIES Includes ET-74 lens hood and LP1224 soft case

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS 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/4L IS USM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 70-200mm
Aperture Range f/4 - f/32
Lens Construction 15 elements in 11 groups
Min Focus Distance 1.2m (3.94 ft)
Max Magnification 0.21x
Diaphragm Blades 8
Filter Size 67mm
Image Stabilization 4 stops
Focus Motor Ring USM
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 760g
Dimensions 76 x 172 mm