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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Focal length
70–200 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
1310 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm
Length
193.6 mm

At a Glance

A 70-200 mm telephoto zoom for Canon EF full frame, it holds a constant f/2.8 aperture but has no stabilizer. It weighs 1.31 kg and focuses down to 1.5 m. Ring USM, full-time manual focus and extender compatibility are part of the package. 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
18
Groups
15
Weight
1,310 g (2.89 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm (59.06 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.3 (0.16Γ—)
Length
193.6 mm (7.62 in)
Diameter
84.6 mm (3.33 in)
Released
March 1995

Manufacturer data: global.canon

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

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Compare with other lenses

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

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

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

LensCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USMCanon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS 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
Weight1,310 g1,490 g1,590 g1,390 g
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance150 cm120 cm140 cm100 cm
Length193.6 mm199 mm197 mm184 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesno
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM: FAQ

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

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

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

No, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

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

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM weighs 1,310 g. It is 193.6 mm long with a diameter of 84.6 mm.

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

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

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

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM is 150 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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

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

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