Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens

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Canon EF 70-200mm 4L USM Lens

This Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens is a constant aperture f/4 lens without image stabilization. This is still a high performance lens.

It is fully compatible with the Extender 1.4x and 2x.

There are no seals for water and dust resistance with this lens.

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.

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Specification

  • Focal Length, 70 – 200 mm
  • Aperture Maximum,  f/4
  • 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, 3.9′,  1 metre
  • Magnification, 0.21 times
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio, 1:4.76
  • 13 Groups,  16 Elements
  • Diaphragm Blades, 8
  • Filter Thread, 67 mm
  • Dimensions (DxL),  3.0 x 6.8″,  7.62 x 17.27 cm
  • Weight, 1.55 lb,  705 grams
  • 1 fluorite element
  • 2 UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) elements

Features

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

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