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

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
$2,499
70-200 mm
autofocus 2.9x zoom lens
f/2.8
fixed aperture
  • Canon L Series Professional
  • Canon IS II Image stabilized
  • Canon USM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying

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B&H Photo Video

Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 314 users at B&H Photo Video

"This is one of the sharpest lenses I have ever seen. Love it so much and is on my camera most of the time now."

"You'll immediately be impressed with the sharpness and detail of your images, and the beautiful boken when shooting at f/2.8. The results are jaw-dropping. It has quickly become my favorite lens."

"Only down side is the weight. It not a light lens. A small price to pay for great photos. Probably best to use with a monopod. I am very happy with my purchase"

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

Canon EOS 6D
28.8 - 10.3°
horizontal angle of view
70-200mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon 650D.

Canon Rebel T3i
18.1 - 6.4°
horizontal angle of view
113-323mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Fixed aperture Fixed aperture Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Canon IS II
Wide maximum High max f/stop Help
f/32
Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) sports lenses

Weight Very light Help
1.5 kg
Min focal length Great wide angle lens Help
70 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
$2,499.00

Cons

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Prime lens Zoom lens Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
199 mm

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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70 mm
Max focal length
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200 mm
Zoom range
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2.9x
Magnification
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1:4.8 (0.2x)

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/2.8
Wide maximum
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f/32
above average above average
Tele minimum
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f/2.8
above average above average
Tele maximum
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f/32
above average above average

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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Canon USM
above average above average
Image stabilization
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Canon IS II
unique unique
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Canon EF (Full-frame)
Length
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199 mm
below average below average
Diameter
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89 mm
Filter size
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77 mm
Weight
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1.5 kg
below average below average

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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28.8°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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10.3°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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19.5°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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6.9°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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34.3°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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12.3°
above average above average

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

Wide horizontal
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19.1°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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6.8°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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12.9°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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4.5°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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22.9°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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8.1°
above average above average

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