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

by Geoff 13 Sep 0 Comments

Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8L IS II Lens

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens is a superb general purpose low aperture lens and is very suitable for low light photography.

This lens will be excellent for low light sports and nature photography.

A rubber O-ring is provided to limit exposure to moisture. The two stage image stabilization can correct for all types of camera shake or can be used just when panning with a moving subject.

There are quite a few different lenses to choose from when selecting a good Canon zoom telephoto lens. Some of the aspects to take note of are as follows:

  • EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens – Telephoto without image stabilization, cheaper alternative but with a limited f/4 aperture.
  • EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens - Telephoto with image stabilization, sport and nature, aperture of f/4. A very high quality lens which is suitable for nature photography.
  • EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens – An extremely fast focussing large aperture f/2.8 for fast sports action or low light nature photography.
  • EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens – Variable aperture telephoto lens, but limited in low available light by its aperture of  f/5.6.
  • EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Lens – Variable aperture L-series high quality lens, limited in low light.
  • EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Lens – Variable aperture diffraction optic telephoto lens, limited in use with low available light.
  • EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens – Wide focal range variable aperture lens, limited aperture of  f/5.6.
  • EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens – A very flexible wide focal length range lens for sports, nature and very popular with bird photography, limited by its aperture of f/5.6.
The above lenses with limited apertures of  f/5.6 are not always suitable for all types of photography, f/4 and f/2.8 lenses are far better when you are shooting in low light situations or require a larger aperture of f/2.8 for creative selective focus. So carefully consider your photography subjects and requirements. Aos bear in mind that some cameras will not focus as accurately and as quickly when using an f/5.6 lens.

There are many superb sample images with this lens on the Flickr site.

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Specification

  • Focal Length, 70 – 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, 34° – 12°
  • Minimum Focus Distance, 3.94′,   1.2 metres
  • Magnification, 0.21 times
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio, 1:4.7
  • 19 Groups, 23 Elements
  • Diaphragm Blades, 8
  • 1 Fluorite element
  • 5 UD elements
  • Focus limiter switch
  • Image Stabilization, Yes
  • Autofocus, Yes
  • Tripod Collar, Yes
  • Filter Thread, 77 mm
  • Dimensions (DxL),  3.5 x 7.8″,  8.89 x 19.81 cm
  • Weight,  3.28 lb,  1.49 kg

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