Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Specifications and Review
Brief Review
The Ef 70-200/4L USM is one of Canon's lowest cost "L" series lenses. It's very sharp and it accepts both the 1.4x TC to make a 280mm f5.6 and the 2x TC to make a 400mm f8. With the 1.4x TC autofocus is retained on all EOS cameras. 1D series cameras can AF using the center AF zone even when the 2x is used. The only downside of the 70-200/4L is that it's not image stabilized, but if you use a tripod or keep shutter speeds up over 1/250s at 200mm when handholding the lens, that may not be a problem. An image stabilized version is also available of course, but the price of the IS version is almost double that of the non-IS lens.
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| Model | Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM |
| Link to Current Pricing | EF 70-200mm f4 L USM |
Production Dates  |
1999 - current |
| Comments | One of the lowest cost "L" series lenses. Sharp and compatible with Canon's 1.4x and 2x TCs |
| Field of View
(degrees) Horizontal,Vertical, Diagonal Full Frame - 36x24mm APS-C - 22.5x15mm |
Full Frame Wide : H - 28.8 : V - 19.5 : D - 34.4 Full Frame Tele : H - 10.3 : V - 6.9 : D - 12.3 APS-C Wide : H - 18.3 : V - 12.2 : D - 21.9 APS-C Tele : H - 6.4 : V - 4.3 : D - 7.7 |
| Full Frame FOV equivalent with lens on APS-C body |
112-320 mm (1.6x multiplier) |
| Full Frame FOV equivalent with lens on APS-H body |
91-260 mm (1.3x multiplier) |
| Length | 172 mm (6.77 inches) |
| Weight | 710 gm (24.01 oz.) |
| Maximum Diameter | 76 mm (2.99 inches) |
| Lens Mount Material |
Metal |
| Lens Color |
White |
| Filter Size | 67 mm |
| Filter Rotation |
Filter does not rotate |
| Internal Zooming |
Yes (length stays constant) |
| Focusing |
Internal Focusing (Length constant) |
| Focus Range Setting(s) |
Yes, has selectable focus range(s) |
| AF motor |
USM |
| Distance Scale | Yes, has distance scale |
| Closest Focus | 1.2 m (3.94 ft) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.21x |
| Canon TC compatibility |
Yes, Canon TCs can be used |
| Weathersealing |
Not weathersealed |
| Lens Hood |
ET-74 |
| Tripod Mount |
Tripod Mount Ring A |
| E-TTL II Support |
Yes |
| Elements/Groups |
16/13 |
| Special Glass Elements |
Yes, 1 Fluorite element, 2 UD elements |
| Diaphragm Blades |
8 |
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