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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Focal length
70–200 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
1590 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
140 cm
Length
197 mm

At a Glance

This 70-200 mm telephoto zoom for Canon EF full frame offers a constant f/2.8 aperture and an optical stabilizer. It weighs 1.59 kg and focuses down to 1.4 m at 0.17x magnification. It uses ring USM and UD elements. It suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Events
  • Portraits

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
70 mm
Max. focal length
200 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
23
Groups
18
Weight
1,590 g (3.51 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
140 cm (55.12 in)
Max. magnification
1:5.9 (0.17×)
Length
197 mm (7.76 in)
Diameter
86.2 mm (3.39 in)
Released
September 2001

Manufacturer data: global.canon

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM fit?

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 112-320 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USMCanon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USMSigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II
Focal length70-200 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight1,590 g1,490 g1,310 g1,390 g
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance140 cm120 cm150 cm100 cm
Length197 mm199 mm193.6 mm184 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnono
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM weigh?

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM weighs 1,590 g. It is 197 mm long with a diameter of 86.2 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM use?

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is 140 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 112-320 mm in full-frame terms.

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