EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

70-210mm
f/70.0
Telephoto Zoom
550 g
Min focus 1.2 m

Quick answer

The Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-210mm at f/70.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

About this lens

A 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 telephoto zoom lens, the Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, with ultrasonic-motor autofocus. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF
Focal length: 70-210mm
Maximum aperture: f/70.0
Lens type: Telephoto Zoom
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 1990
Optical construction: 14 elements in 10 groups
Aperture blades: 8
Autofocus motor: USM
Minimum focus distance: 1.2 m
Maximum magnification: 0.17x
Filter thread: 58 mm
Weight: 550 g
Length: 121.5 mm
Diameter: 73 mm

Specification source: global.canon

What can you shoot with the Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM?

At 70-210mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

Everyday and street photography
Natural-perspective portraits
Documentary and travel work
Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings

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	70–210mm	9.8–28.8°	11.8–34.3°
APS-C	1.6x	112–336mm	6.1–18.3°	7.4–21.9°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM?

It zooms across 70-210mm with a maximum aperture of f/70.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.

Is the Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 70-210mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/70.0.

What is the Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 112–336mm on full frame, with a 6.1–18.3° horizontal and 7.4–21.9° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.