Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM Specifications

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Product
Name Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM

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Manufacturer Canon
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2006
MSRP 1349 USD
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Lens Type
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens (with the ability to zoom in and out)
Mount and Compatibility
Mount Canon (see compatible cameras)
Compatibility Works on all sensors (see compatible cameras)
Focus
Closest Focusing Distance 120 cm
Autofocus (AF) Yes
Built-in autofocus (AF) motor Yes (more info)
Aperture
Maximum aperture f/4
Optics
Elements: 20 elements / 15 groups
Focal Range: 70-200 mm

Depending on which camera this lens is used the focal length can seem different. This is because different camera sensors can have a slight crop factor and the focal length will be equivalent to:
  • 70-200 mm on Canon FF, Full frame
  • 91-260 mm on Canon APS-H
  • 112-320 mm on Canon APS-C
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Physical
Diameter 76 mm
Length 172 mm
Weight 760 g (see the total weight, camera+lens)
Other
Image stabilization Yes, IS
Filter Filter Thread, 67 mm
Lens Hood ET-74 (included)
Tripod mount No, but available as an accesory (Read more)
Weather sealing Yes