9.8 out of 10

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

First seen: 24 august 2006

Information found in: from 57 sources in 16 countries.

Best Price: $765

  • User Score (780)
    9.7 9.7 from 780 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

  • latest is, great 4, constant aperture, very useful, white show
  • nothing but minor gripes, expensive mounting ring, not 2, 8 non is, weak casing

High-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens combining light weight and compactness with an f/4 maximum aperture. Inner focusing and the ring USM enable quick and quiet autofocusing. Also, a circular polarizing filter can be attached and used without difficulty because the front lens element does not rotate during focusing. The tripod collar (sold separately) is the same one used with the EF 300mm f/4L USM.

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

  1. Reviewer: cweih77, Product Review
    27 May 2010

    The Canon 70-200mm delivers a near flawless performance. The picture quality is second to none. Adding an EF 1.4x II only results is a slight loss of quality which is remarkable for such a slow speed zoom. I reckon this is a gift from Canon to it's users, given it's affordable price tag, solid built and superb picture quality. You can't find direct comparable lens from Nikon or any other 3rd party lens manufacturer. Read more

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