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EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

High-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens combining light weight and compactness with an f/4 maximum aperture. Inner focusing and the ring USM enable quick and quiet autofocusing. Also, a circular polarizing filter can be attached and used without difficulty because the front lens element does not rotate during focusing. The tripod collar (sold separately) is the same one used with the EF 300mm f/4L USM.

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Print Specs

  • Focal Length 70mm – 200mm
  • Aperture Maximum: ƒ4
    Minimum: ƒ32
  • Angle of View 12° – 34°
  • Lens Construction 16 elements in 13 groups
  • Diaphragm Blades 8
  • Minimum Focusing Distance 1.2m (3.937')
  • Filter Size 67mm
  • Weight 705g (1.55 lb)
  • MTF Chart
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