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Certified Keeper Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
86 PixelMeter Score 12 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Sharp image quality with effective image stabilization
  • Excellent build quality with weather sealing and fluorine coatings
  • Improved contrast and reduced glare in backlit conditions
Cons Cons
  • Minimal improvements over the previous model
  • High retail price
  • Optical issues including focus breathing and corner softness
  • Heavy and potentially unbalanced on smaller camera bodies

Launch price Launch price $2,099
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 70-200mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon EF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 3.5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus (0.21x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 1480g (3 lb 4.2 oz) · 88.8 x 199 mm (3.50 x 7.83 in)

Announcement date Announcement date June 7, 2018
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,099
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame

Elements Elements 23
Groups Groups 19

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 70mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 200mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/32
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 8

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 34° - 12°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.21x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 3.5 stops

Weight Weight 1480g (3 lb 4.2 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 88.8mm (3.50 in)
Length Length 199mm (7.83 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included