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EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

One of the finest telephoto zoom lenses in the EF line, comparable to a single focal length lens. It has four UD-glass elements to correct chromatic aberrations. The newly designed multiple zoom groups for inner focusing bring high image quality throughout the entire zooming range. Compatible with Extender EF 1.4x II and 2x II.

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Print Specs

  • Focal Length 70mm – 200mm
  • Aperture Maximum: ƒ2.8
    Minimum: ƒ32
  • Angle of View 12° – 34°
  • Lens Construction 18 elements in 15 groups
  • Diaphragm Blades 8
  • Minimum Focusing Distance 1.5m (4.921')
  • Filter Size 77mm
  • Weight 1.31kg (2.89 lb)
  • MTF Chart
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    • Reviewed by: Kenrockwell
    Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L Review
    The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM is a fully professional 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom for half the price of the very similar Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II. The only benefits for paying twice as much for the flagship 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II is Image...
    Read more: http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/70-200mm-f28.htm

    Reviewed by: The-digital-picture
    Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens Review
    The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens is a middle child in the very popular Canon L Series 70-200mm family. The 70-200mm L lens family shows many genetic similarities aside from their obvious focal length range similarity. Top notch image quality...
    Read more: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-70-200mm-f-2.8-L-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

    Reviewed by: Dpreview
    Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM: Digital Photography Review
    The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM is not a new lens, but still offers very good performance on both full-frame and APS-C DSLRs. Optical construction includes four UD (ultra low-dispersion) elements to correct chromatic aberrations, and it is...
    Read more: http://www.dpreview.com/products/canon/lenses/canon_70-200_2p8/overview

    Reviewed by: Photozone
    Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 USM L - Review / Test Report
    The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 USM L is almost a legend - back in 1995 it was the first professional grade tele zoom featuring a blazingly fast ultrasonic AF drive. As a designated L-grade (Luxury) lens it promised both excellent build quality and high...
    Read more: http://www.photozone.de/reviews/197-canon-ef-70-200mm-f28-usm-l-test-report--review