The 70-200mm focal length f/2.8 lens has become a staple in the photography world with each camera manufacturer offering their variant on this now-classic design. The history of the autofocus-capable 70-200mm f/2.8 lens within the Canon universe stretches all the way back to 1989 with the introduction of the Canon 80-200mm f/2.8 L lens, whose high quality and innovative design went a long way in cementing Canon’s strong market position heading into the 90’s.
This lens was updated six years later with the legendary Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM lens which featured not only fantastic image quality but also a fast and quiet internal focusing motor with instant manual focus override. This model became an instant classic and has since been updated three times, first in 2001 with lens stabilization, then with the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM IS II in 2010 featuring a new optical formula and better stabilization and now again in 2018 with the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM IS III which adds new coatings to the 2010 model.
| Mount Type: Canon EF |
| Focal Length Range: 70-200mm |
| Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture: f/32 |
| Lens (Elements): 23 |
| Lens (Groups): 19 |
| Compatible Format(s): EF, APS-C |
| VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization: Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades: 8 |
| UD Glass Elements: 5 |
| FL Glass Elements: 1 |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| USM (Ultra Sonic Motor): Yes |
| Internal Focusing: Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance: 3.94 ft (1.2 m) |
| Focus Mode: Manual, Manual / Auto |
| Filter Size: 77mm |
| Dimensions: 3.5 in. (88.8 mm) x 7.8in. (199mm) |
| Weight (Approx.): 3.29 lb (1.49 kg) |
