Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM III

Professional Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS DSLRs

Overview

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM is a high-performance telephoto zoom lens designed for Canon EOS DSLR cameras. As part of Canon's prestigious L-series, this lens offers a versatile focal length range, constant f/2.8 aperture, advanced image stabilization, and superior optical performance. It is ideal for sports, wildlife, portrait, and event photography.

Key Features

Versatile Telephoto Zoom Range

• 70-200mm Focal Length: Covers a versatile telephoto zoom range, perfect for capturing distant subjects in sports, wildlife, and portrait photography.
• Constant f/2.8 Aperture: Ensures consistent exposure settings throughout the zoom range, providing excellent low-light performance and depth-of-field control.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 23 elements in 19 groups, including one fluorite element and five UD (Ultra-low Dispersion) elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and contrast throughout the zoom range.
• Air Sphere Coating (ASC): Reduces flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and clarity even in challenging lighting conditions.

Advanced Image Stabilization

• Optical Image Stabilization: Provides up to 3.5 stops of shake correction, enabling clear and sharp images, especially in low-light conditions or at longer focal lengths.
• Three IS Modes:
  • Mode 1: General shooting.
  • Mode 2: Panning with a moving subject.
  • Mode 3: For fast-moving subjects where IS is active only during exposure.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Ring-Type USM (Ultrasonic Motor): Provides fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Inner Focusing System: Maintains the lens length during focusing, providing faster and more reliable autofocus performance.
• Full-Time Manual Focus: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Specifications

• Model: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
• Mount Type: Canon EF mount (Full-Frame and APS-C)
• Focal Length: 70-200mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/32
• Lens Elements/Groups: 23 elements in 19 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 8, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.2 m (3.94 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.21x
• Filter Diameter: 77mm
• Dimensions: 88.8 x 199 mm (3.5 x 7.83 in)
• Weight: 1480 g (3.26 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Professional Build Quality

• L-Series Durability: Part of Canon’s professional L-series, known for its superior build quality and performance.
• Weather-Sealed Design: Dust and moisture-resistant construction ensures reliability in challenging environments.
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front and rear elements to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to keep clean.

Enhanced Control and Usability

• Manual Focus Override: Full-time manual focus allows for precise focus adjustments even when AF is engaged.
• Removable Tripod Collar: Provides stability and flexibility, allowing for easy switching between handheld and tripod shooting.