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

Maker Canon
Model EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Fullframe Coverage YES
Field of View (degrees)
Horizontal,Vertical, Diagonal
Full Frame - 36x24mm
APS-C - 22.5x15mm
Full Frame Wide : H - 28.8 : V - 19.5 : D - 34.4
Full Frame Tele : H - 10.3 : V - 6.9 : D - 12.3

APS-C Wide : H - 18.3 : V - 12.2 : D - 21.9
APS-C Tele : H - 6.4 : V - 4.3 : D - 7.7
Min Focal Length 70 mm (APS-C 35mm equiv = 112 mm)
Max Focal Length 200 mm (APS-C 35mm equiv = 320 mm)
Max Aperture (Wide-Tele) f2.8 - f2.8
Min Aperture (Wide-Tele) f32 - f32
Image Stabilization 3 stops
Motor Ring USM
Elements/Groups 23/18
Diaphragm blades 8
Close Focus 1.5 m : 4.9 ft
Maximum Magnification 0.16x
Magnification w/EF12 0.22-0.06x
Magnification w/EF25 0.41-0.14x
Length/Diameter 7.7"/3.4" : 195.6 mm / 86.4 mm
Weight 51.2 oz : 1454.1 gm
Filter 77
Weathersealed yes [see Weathersealed Lenses]
Lens Hood ET-83II
LensPlay Rating 8 - Good
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Price (click for latest pricing) $1700
NOTES: Full review at BobAtkins.com

 

 

COMMENTS:

Maybe the best 70-200/2.8 zoom from anyone, made even better by the Image Stabilization which is good for an extra 3 stops of "handholdability".

An expensive lens, but worth the cost to many photographers.