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Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM

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Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM

Focal length
70–200 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
705 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
120 cm
Length
172 mm
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At a Glance

This 70-200 mm telephoto zoom for Canon EF full frame has a constant f/4 aperture and no stabilizer. It weighs 705 g and uses internal focusing, down to 1.2 m. It comes with ring USM, a fluorite element, UD elements and extender compatibility. It is a fit for sports, wildlife and landscapes.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
70 mm
Max. focal length
200 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
16
Groups
13
Weight
705 g (1.55 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
120 cm (47.24 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.8 (0.21×)
Length
172 mm (6.77 in)
Diameter
76 mm (2.99 in)
Released
September 1999

Manufacturer data: global.canon

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

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Which cameras does the Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM fit?

The Canon EF 70-200mm F4L 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

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

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 F4L USM compared

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

LensCanon EF 70-200mm F4L USMCanon EF 70-200mm F4L IS USMCanon EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USMCanon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
Focal length70-200 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/4f/4f/2.8
Weight705 g760 g780 g1,490 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm72 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance120 cm120 cm100 cm120 cm
Length172 mm172 mm176 mm199 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesyes
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Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 70-200mm F4L 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 F4L USM weigh?

The Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM weighs 705 g. It is 172 mm long with a diameter of 76 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM use?

The Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM is 120 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 70-200mm F4L USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 112-320 mm in full-frame terms.

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