Canon
Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 95.2 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 58.0 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 65.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | 69.6 |
Age adjustment: ×0.85 (older models get a slight downward adjustment so newer products with current technology are fairly represented).
📖 Overview
The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM is a professional-grade telephoto zoom lens, featuring a constant f/2.8 aperture and robust build quality, with 401 SampleShots photos. It's excellent for sports, wildlife, and portrait photography, delivering sharp images with beautiful background blur. Its weight can be a drawback for some users.
📸 Browse 544 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.
📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 70-200mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Mount | Canon EF |
| AF Motor | USM |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 150.0 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.16x |
| Elements / Groups | 18 elements in 15 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Filter Diameter | 77mm |
| Weight | 1310g |
| Dimensions | 84.6 x 193.6mm |
| Release Year | 1995 |
| MSRP | $1,899 |
🛒 Where to Buy the Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM, sourced from SampleShots.
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