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EF 80-200mm f/2.8L
- 80-200mm
- f/80.0
- Telephoto Zoom
- 1330 g
- Min focus 1.8 m
Quick answer
The Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 80-200mm at f/80.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
The Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L is a fast telephoto zoom lens covering 80-200mm at f/2.8 for Canon EF mount cameras, from the Canon L series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 80-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/80.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1989
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 13 groups
- Aperture blades
- 8
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.8 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.13x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 1330 g
- Length
- 185.7 mm
- Diameter
- 84 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L?
At 80-200mm 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 | 80–200mm | 10.3–25.4° | 12.3–30.3° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 128–320mm | 6.4–16° | 7.7–19.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L?
It zooms across 80-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/80.0. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 80-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/80.0.
What is the Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 128–320mm on full frame, with a 6.4–16° horizontal and 7.7–19.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L 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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