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

A professional L-series medium telephoto zoom lens with a powerful Image Stabilizer and f/2.8 aperture.

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An essential telezoom lens for sports, wildlife or portraits.

The EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM is a workhorse telephoto zoom lens designed for professional use. It has a rugged durable design, a four-stop Image Stabilizer and specialised lens elements.

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Benefits

  • High-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens

  • Constant maximum aperture of f/2.8

  • Four-stop Image Stabilizer

  • Fluorite and UD lens elements

  • Improved durability

  • 1.2m minimum focussing

  • Water and dust resistant

  • Ring type USM AF motor

Detailed Features

  • L-series quality

    The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, representing the best in precision-designed EF optics. L-series lenses combine superior performance with superlative handling, and are resistant to dust and moisture.

  • Fast, constant maximum aperture

    Shoot hand held in low light conditions thanks to a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, which stays constant throughout the zoom range. Such an aperture also gives a photographer control over depth of field.

  • Image Stabilizer

    Canon’s four-stop Image Stabilizer (IS) makes the EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II USM ideal for shooting in low light conditions when using a tripod is not possible. The IS system allows shutter speeds up to four stops slower than normal to be used without causing image blur.

  • Fluorite and ultra-low dispersion (UD) lens elements

    The lens features elements made from fluorite, which reduce chromatic aberration. Five UD (ultra-low dispersion) elements are used to ensure high contrast and natural colour reproduction throughout the zoom range.

  • Smooth background blur

    A virtually circular aperture diaphragm gives out of focus regions a softer, more uniform feel. Sharp foreground objects stand out against a smooth blurred background.

  • Ultrasonic focusing

    A ring-type ultrasonic motor drives autofocus extremely quickly, and in near silence. Excellent holding torque ensures the point of focus is reached accurately, without overshooting. Furthermore, full-time manual override is available, making it possible to adjust focus without leaving AF mode.

  • Accessories

    The lens is supplied as standard with the ET-87 lens hood to prevent glare affecting images, as well as a removable tripod mount and soft case.

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