EF 100–200mm lens
- 100-200mm
- f/4.5
- Telephoto Zoom
- 520 g
- Min focus 1.9 m
Quick answer
The Canon EF 100–200mm lens is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 100-200mm at f/4.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 100-200mm f/4.5 telephoto zoom lens, the Canon EF 100–200mm lens is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Canon EF 100–200mm lens specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 100-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Released
- 1988
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.9 m
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 520 g
- Length
- 130.5 mm
- Diameter
- 74.4 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 100–200mm lens?
At 100-200mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 100–200mm | 10.3–20.4° | 12.3–24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 160–320mm | 6.4–12.8° | 7.7–15.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon EF 100–200mm lens use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Canon EF 100–200mm lens?
It zooms across 100-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Canon EF 100–200mm lens a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 100-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Canon EF 100–200mm lens equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 160–320mm on full frame, with a 6.4–12.8° horizontal and 7.7–15.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Canon EF 100–200mm lens fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
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