Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Telephoto Lens

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Canon EF 200mm f2.8L II USM

The Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Telephoto Lens is a rear focus telephoto optical design that delivers outstanding image quaality.

The lens uses two ultra-low dispersion glass elements to ensure maximum image sharpness and accurate color fidelity.

This lens can be very suited for fast sports events and nature. Portrait photographers also love this focal length and it has become very popular with its beautiful bokeh. This lens will be excellent for close up nature with its large aperture of  f/2.8. The lens is quite significantly lighter and smaller than the f/2.0 version.

Also do not forget the telephoto lens for use in landscape scenes, very dramatic images can be obtained by isolating a selection of a landscape for beautiful images.

Canon make a very nice range of short prime telephoto lenses, which are suited to a range of photographic subjects from portrait, nature and sporting events to name a few. The range of these telephoto lenses are summarised in the following list:

  • EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Autofocus Lens – A cheaper version of the more expensive f/1.4 lens
  • EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Autofocus Lens – A superb portrait lens  for use in low light
  • EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Telephoto Lens – Low light telephoto lens
  • EF 135mm f/2.0L USM Autofocus Telephoto Lens -Low light telephoto lens
  • EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Telephoto Lens – An excellent performing f/2.8 telephoto lens
  • EF 200mm f/2L IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Lens – An exceptional lens for use in  low light for sports and nature

The selection of a short telephoto lens will depend on several factors:

  • Firstly decide if you want the quality and large aperture of a prime or the flexibility of a zoom.
  • Some of these primes come in several different apertures at the same focal length, this choice will need to be made on cost and aperture required.
  • Do you need a larger aperture for creative effects.
  • Choose the focal length of lens required.

See many sample images for Flickr from this great lens.

Specification

  • Focal Length, 200 mm
  • Aperture Maximum,  f/2.8
  • Aperture Minimum,  f/32
  • Camera Mount Type, Canon EF
  • Format Compatibility, 35mm Film, Full Frame Digital Sensor, Canon APS-C
  • Angle of View, 12°
  • Minimum Focus Distance, 4.92′,  1.5 metres
  • Magnification, 0.16 times
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio, 1:6.25
  • 7 Groups,  9 Elements
  • Diaphragm Blades, 8
  • Filter Thread, 72 mm
  • Dimensions (DxL)/, 3.3 x 5.4″,  8.38 x 13.72 cm
  • Weight  1.68 lb,  765 grams
  • Internal focus
  • Ultra low dispersion glass

Features

  • Image Stabilization, No
  • Autofocus, Yes
  • Tripod Collar, Yes

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