9.9 out of 10

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

First seen: 24 august 2006

Information found in: from 47 sources in 15 countries.

Best Price: $1,393

  • User Score (722)
    9.8 9.8 from 722 reviewers
  • Expert Score (2)
    9.3 9.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Value for money (5)
    9.6 9.6 from 5 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • exceptional in all respect, a perfect 10, smooth focusing zooming, does not extend, very light weigh
  • i am rambling now, erronous auto focus, a perfect combo, is is loud, attaching hood a pita

Compact, manoeuvrable and lightweight, the world’s first 4-stop Image Stabilizer lens also features the very finest in L-series lens optics to deliver stand out optical performance and operability.

  • 4-stop IS - The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM features the world’s first 4-stop Image Stabilizer (IS). Ideal for handheld work, the exceptionally accurate and sensitive IS negates the need for a tripod in many conditions. Shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower than would be otherw…

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Focal Length & Max. Aperture
    70-200mm 1:4
  • Picture Size
    24 x 36mm
  • Filter Diameter
    67mm
  • Diagonal Angle of View
    34° - 12° (43.2mm)
  • Vertical Angle of View
    19° 30’ - 7° (24mm)
  • Horizontal Angle of View
    29° - 10° (36mm)
  • Lens construction
    20 elements in 15 groups
  • Minimum aperture
    f/32
  • No. of aperture blades
    8
  • Closest focusing distance (m)
    1.2m

Release Date

  • First seen
    24 August 2006

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Reviews of Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

  1. Reviewer: Livingroom
    24 August 2006

    The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens is a second new lens from canon today that rounds out their f/4 range of lenses. It is sealed from dust and moisture and has two IS modes built in (one for stationary subjects and another for intentional panning). It will retail for $1249 and should hit stores in November. The EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens - Versatile and Compact New EF Lens Canon is also the only manufacturer to provide... Read more

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