Canon EF 50-200mm f/3.5-4.5 L

Maker Canon
Model EF 50-200mm f/3.5-4.5 L
Fullframe Coverage YES
Field of View (degrees)
Horizontal,Vertical, Diagonal
Full Frame - 36x24mm
APS-C - 22.5x15mm		 Full Frame Wide : H - 39.6 : V - 27 : D - 46.8
Full Frame Tele : H - 10.3 : V - 6.9 : D - 12.3
APS-C Wide : H - 25.4 : V - 17.1 : D - 30.3
APS-C Tele : H - 6.4 : V - 4.3 : D - 7.7
Min Focal Length 50 mm (APS-C 35mm equiv = 80 mm)
Max Focal Length 200 mm (APS-C 35mm equiv = 320 mm)
Max Aperture (Wide-Tele) f3.5 - f4.5
Min Aperture (Wide-Tele) f22 - f29
Motor AFD
Elements/Groups 16/14
Diaphragm blades 0
Close Focus 1.3 m : 4.3 ft
Maximum Magnification 0.23x
Length/Diameter "/" : 0 mm / 0 mm
Weight 25 oz : 710 gm
Filter 58
Status discontinued
LensPlay Rating 8 - Good
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Price $450 (estimated price used, +/- 25%)

 

 

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 COMMENTS:

One of Canon's early lenses (June 1988), a somewhat similar design to the EF 100-300/5.6L with push-pull zoom and an AFD motor.

Optically good (it is an "L" series lens after all!), but AF is a bit slow and noisy and overall construction isn't as good as most current "L" series lenses (though it's still prety good).

If you're looking for excellent optics and don't mind the slower and noiser AF and push-pull zooming, this lens could be a good buy if you can find one used and in good condition for the right price. They seem to sell in the $350-$500 range.