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EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
- 70-200mm
- f/70.0
- Telephoto Zoom
- 705 g
- Min focus 1.2 m
Quick answer
The non-stabilized f/4 telephoto L zoom, one of the lightest 70-200mm L lenses Canon has made. Works on full-frame EF bodies.
Pros
- Very light (about 700 g)
- Sharp
- L build
Cons
- No image stabilization
- f/4 limits low-light use
Verdict
A light L telephoto for bright conditions. For handheld work in dim light, the IS version is easier to use.
About this lens
This 70-200mm f/4 telephoto zoom lens from Canon fits Canon EF mount cameras, from the Canon L series with 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 USM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 70-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/70.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1999
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 13 groups
- Aperture blades
- 8
- Autofocus motor
- USM
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.21x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 705 g
- Length
- 172 mm
- Diameter
- 76 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM?
- Daylight outdoors
- Travel
- Portraits with a fast shutter
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 | 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
Does the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM have image stabilization?
No. Handheld shots at 200mm need a fast shutter speed, or you can choose one of the later IS models.
Is the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM weather sealed?
It has L-series dust and moisture resistance, though fitting a front filter helps complete the seal.
EF 70-200 f/4L USM vs f/4L IS: which?
The IS adds stabilization. If you shoot on a tripod or at high shutter speeds, the non-IS is hard to fault.
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