Canon Upgrades 70-200mm f/2.8L and f/4L Lenses

Photography News: Canon’s extremely popular series of full-frame 70-200mm telephoto zooms has received an upgrade with the release of the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM and EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM


NEW YORK, June 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B&H Photo would like to share the announcement of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM and EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lenses. These two updated models promise improved image quality and handling compared to their predecessors. The third-gen f/2.8L features Canon’s Air Sphere Coating to minimize flare and ghosting while its IS system is rated to 3.5 stops for sharper photos. It incorporates a fluorine coating on the front and rear elements for added protection.

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

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1414599-REG/canon_3044c002_ef_70_200mm_f_2_8l_is.html

Product Highlights

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Constant f/2.8 Maximum Aperture
  • One Fluorite Element & Five UD Elements
  • Air Sphere Coating
  • Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Internal Focus, Focus Range Limiter
  • Weather-Sealed Design, Fluorine Coating
  • Detachable, Rotatable Tripod Collar
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
  • Weather-Sealed Construction
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II has some unique improvements, such as a closer minimum focus distance of just 3.3' and an Image Stabilizer rated to five stops that will make it easier to handhold shots. Both lenses use fluorite and UD elements to combat aberrations and both now have nine-blade apertures for smooth bokeh.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1414598-REG/canon_2309c002_ef_70_200mm_f_4l_is.html

Product Highlights

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Constant f/4 Maximum Aperture
  • One Fluorite Element and Two UD Elements
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Internal Focus, Focus Range Limiter
  • Weather-Sealed Construction
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Additionally, the f/4L supports new accessories, including the ET-78B Lens Hood and AII(WII) Tripod Mount Ring.

Canon ET-78B Lens Hood

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1414600-REG/canon_2310c001_et_78b_lens_hood.html

  • For EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens
  • Blocks Stray Light from Entering Lens
  • Protects Lens from Impact
  • Spare or Replacement Item

Canon AII(WII) Tripod Mount Ring

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1414601-REG/canon_2311c001_tripod_mount_ring_aii.html

  • For EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens
  • Greater Stability When Mounted to Tripod
  • 1/4"-20 Mount on Foot

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