Gold Award
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Gold Award
Reviewed:
Mar 2010
User reviews
(5)
4.80
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Canon's update to its professional fast telezoom may look much the same on the outside, but internally it's been updated to give image quality that's quite simply the best in its class. Effective autofocus and image stabilization systems, plus full weather sealing, round off a compelling package.
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| Announced: | Jan 5, 2010 |
| Principal specifications | ||
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 70 – 200 mm | |
| Image stabilisation | Yes (4 stops) | |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 | |
| Minimum aperture | F32.0 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 8 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 23 | |
| Groups | 19 | |
| Special elements / coatings | Fluorite and UD lens elements | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 1.20 m (47.24") | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.21 x | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Ring-type ultrasonic | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | Yes | |
| DoF scale | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1490 g (3.28 lb) | |
| Diameter | 89 mm (3.50") | |
| Length | 199 mm (7.83") | |
| Materials | Metal barrel, metal mount | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Grey and Black | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (internal) | |
| Power zoom | No | |
| Zoom lock | Unknown | |
| Filter thread | 77 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Hood product code | ET-87 | |
| Tripod collar | Yes | |
| Optional accessories | Soft Case LZ1326 | |
| Other | ||