The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM is a professional-grade telephoto zoom lens frequently hailed as a "workhorse" for its exceptional optical quality and fast performance.
Specifications
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32.
- Lens Construction: 18 elements in 15 groups.
- Focusing System: Inner focusing system with a ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for fast, quiet autofocus.
- Minimum Focus Distance: 1.5 meters (approximately 4.9 feet).
- Diaphragm Blades: 8 rounded blades.
- Filter Size: 77mm.
- Angle of View: 34° to 12° (diagonal).
- Physical Dimensions & Weight
- Weight: Approximately 1,310g (2.89 lbs).
- Note: The actual weight can vary slightly based on whether the tripod collar (approx. 119g) and lens hood (approx. 70g) are attached.
- Dimensions: Roughly 84.6mm x 193.6mm (3.3" x 7.6").
- Key Features
- L-Series Build: Identified by the signature red ring, indicating Canon's "Luxury" professional line with high-quality optics and durable construction.
- Weather Sealing: Unlike its IS (Image Stabilized) counterparts, this specific version is not officially weather-sealed.
- Included Accessories: Typically ships with the ET-83II lens hood and LZ1324 lens case.