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Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM Canon12 Review
Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM

Main Features

  • 70-200mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 1440g.
  • Diameter: 89mm
  • Length: 199mm
  • Min Focus Distance:1.2m
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Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM Overview
Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount.Some of the latest released cameras with Canon EF lens mount are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM is 35mm FF.

Focal Range

Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio.

Optical Image Stabilization

Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Body Colour

Black

Zoom Method

Rotary (internal)

Aperture

Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM has a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 70mm all the way to the 200mm .
Pros and Cons of Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM

PROs
Image Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Focus Distance Limiter
Internal Focusing
Fast and Bright at Wide end
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Constant f2.8 Aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Heavy
Pricey
Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 70-200mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock Unknown
Zoom Ratio 2.9X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F32
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 8
Optics
Optical Elements 23
Optical Groups 19
Special Elements Five fluorite and five UD elements, ASC and fluorine coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1.2m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter Yes
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1440g
Diameter 89mm
Length 199mm
Materials Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions about Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM
is the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM
is the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM
Does Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM have Image Stabilization?
Does Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM have Aperture Ring?
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