Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
$1,775 - $1,899
See 49 sample photos taken with the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
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

"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."

bhphotovideo.com

"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."

bhphotovideo.com

"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"

bhphotovideo.com

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Canon 5DS.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
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 Rebel T6, Canon T6i and Canon EOS 80D.

Canon EOS Rebel T6
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 Digital camera lenses

Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use
Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Canon IS II
Fixed aperture Fixed aperture Help
The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs other Digital camera lenses

Min focal length Great wide angle lens Help
70 mm
Weight Very light Help
1.5 kg

Cons

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs other Digital camera lenses

Prime lens Zoom lens Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Specifications

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

Aperture
Wide maximum
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 f/2.8
Wide minimum
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 Unknown
Tele maximum
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 f/2.8
Tele minimum
Help
 Unknown

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

Form factor
Lens mount
Help
 Canon EF (Full-frame)
Length
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 Unknown
Diameter
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 Unknown
Filter size
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 Unknown
Weight
Help
 1.5 kg
below average below average

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
Help
 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
Help
 12.3°
above average above average

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)
Wide horizontal
Help
 19.1°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
Help
 6.8°
above average above average
Wide vertical
Help
 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
Help
 8.1°
above average above average

Competitors

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon EF Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon EF

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