EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM
- 70-200mm
- f/4.0
- Telephoto Zoom
- Stabilized
- 780 g
- Min focus 1 m
Quick answer
The second-generation stabilized f/4 telephoto zoom from Canon. Keeps the light, sealed L design with a five-stop stabilizer and closer focusing.
Pros
- Light for a 70-200
- Five-stop IS
- Weather-sealed
- Focuses to 1.0 m
Cons
- Not as fast as f/2.8
- Less background blur
- Only modestly different from the first IS version
Verdict
The lighter way to get a pro-grade 70-200 on EF. Choose it if carry weight matters more than aperture.
About this lens
A 70-200mm f/4 telephoto zoom lens, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Canon L series with Image Stabilizer and ultrasonic-motor autofocus. A lighter and more affordable L-series telephoto zoom than the f/2.8 version, with a constant f/4 aperture.
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 70-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2018
- Optical construction
- 20 elements in 15 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- USM
- Minimum focus distance
- 1 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.27x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 780 g
- Length
- 176 mm
- Diameter
- 80 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM?
- Landscape and travel
- Wildlife at modest distance
- Event photography in good light
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 70–200mm | 10.3–28.8° | 12.3–34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 112–320mm | 6.4–18.3° | 7.7–21.9° |
Frequently asked questions
What is new in the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II?
It adds a five-stop stabilizer, closer minimum focus (1.0 m against 1.2 m), and updated coatings compared with the first IS version.
Is the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II compatible with full-frame cameras?
Yes. It is designed for full-frame EF bodies, and on APS-C bodies it frames like a 112-320mm lens.
EF 70-200 f/4L IS II vs RF 70-200 f/4L IS: which one?
The RF version is smaller and made for mirrorless bodies. The EF version suits DSLR owners, and it works on RF bodies with an adapter.
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