Popular for its reach and flexibility, the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM is a fresh take on this well-regarded focal length, featuring an impressively sleek and lightweight form factor perfect for their full-frame mirrorless cameras. The constant f/4 maximum aperture strikes a balance between being bright enough for available light shooting while also contributing to the especially portable, handholdable design. Complementing this is an apt Optical Image Stabilizer, which compensates for up to 5 stops of camera shake, or up to an impressive 7.5 stops of shake correction when paired with an EOS R-type body with IBIS.
Optically, this lens incorporates four UD elements, which suppress a variety of aberrations throughout the zoom range for high clarity, and an Air Sphere Coating is also featured to reduce flare and ghosting. Balancing the distinguished optical system is a Dual Nano USM focus system, which delivers fast, nearly silent autofocus performance with full-time manual focus override. Additionally, this 70-200mm is weather-sealed and has a fluorine coating to protect the front and rear elements.
Note:
In December of 2021, firmware update 1.1.0 added two key improvements. Please see the Features section below for details. Depending on when you received your lens, it may already have this firmware version. You can check the version in the camera menu, as instructed in the manual.
Key Features
Firmware Update 1.1.0 (December 2021)
Key Specs
Focal Length | 70 to 200mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
Lens Mount | Canon RF |
Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Filter Size | 77 mm (Front) |
Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
Lens Mount | Canon RF |
Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 34° to 12° |
Minimum Focus Distance | 2' / 60 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.28x |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Filter Size | 77 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.3 x 4.7" / 83 x 120 mm |
Length at Maximum Extension | 6.85" / 174 mm |
Weight | 1.5 lb / 695 g |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 2.325 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10.1 x 5.4 x 5.4" |