| Specifications | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens | ![]() |
| Focal Length Range | 70-200mm | |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 34° – 12° | |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 29° – 10° | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 19°30' – 7° | |
| Lenses / Groups | 18/15 | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-32 | |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 8 | |
| Rounded Aperture? | N | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 46.2 oz | |
| Actual Weight | 43.9 oz | |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.5 oz | |
| Tripod Ring Weight | 4.2 oz | |
| In-Use Weight | 50.6 oz | |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.35 x 7.64” | |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.33 x 7.91” | |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 4.3” | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 7.91” | |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | Y / N | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.27 x 3.73” | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min / Max) | 11.28 / 11.28” | |
| Size of Rings - Zoom / Focus | 1.8” / 1.2” | |
| Filter Size | 77mm | |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | Y / Y | |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Model / Included? | ET-83II / Y | |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | N | |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LZ1324 | |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Ring USM | |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | ||
| Distance Info Provided to Camera? | Y | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | |
| Metal Mount? | Y | |
| Extender Compatible? | Y | |
| Close Focus | ||
| Specified Min Focus Distance | 59.1” | |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | ||
| Maximum Magnification (MM) | .13x | |
| MM with 12mm Extension Tube | 0.23-0.06x | |
| MM with 25mm Extension Tube | 0.39-0.13x | |
| MM with 250D Closeup Lens | ||
| MM with 500D Closeup Lens | ||
| History | ||
| Year Introduced | 1995 | |
Recommended Shopping Resources (Using these links to make your purchase supports this site)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens at B&H Photo
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens at Adorama (Imported)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens at Adorama
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens at Amazon.com
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens at J&R
Find the best price on the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens
A rebate is currently available for the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens
Rent the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens (Using these links supports this site)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens at LensRentals.com
* If out of stock, ask the rental company if they can accommodate your need.