Popular for its reach and flexibility, the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM Lens | Compact Telephoto Zoomis 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.

RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32    Four Ultra-Low Dispersion Elements    Air Sphere and Fluorine Coatings    Dual Nano USM AF System    Optical Image Stabilizer    Customizable Control Ring    Weather-Sealed Construction

Versatile telephoto zoom lens is designed for use with full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras.

Constant f/4 maximum aperture affords consistent performance throughout the zoom range and also contributes to the relatively lightweight design and compact form factor.

Four UD (Ultra-Low Dispersion) elements help to minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing in order to provide greater clarity and color accuracy.

An Air Sphere Coating (ASC) has been applied to lens elements to reduce backlit flaring and ghosting for maintained light transmission and high contrast in strong lighting conditions.

An Optical Image Stabilizer helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by 5 stops to better enable working in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds. Also, when working with select cameras, up to 7.5 stops of stabilization may be available with the Coordinated Optical Image Stabilizer and In-Body Image Stabilizer.

Dual Nano USM system utilizes both a ring type USM and an STM mechanism to realize quick and accurate focusing that is also smooth and nearly silent to suit both photography and video applications. This focusing system also affords full-time manual focus control when working in the one-shot AF mode.

Configurable Control Ring can be used to adjust a variety of exposure settings, including aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation.

Protective fluorine coating has been applied to the front and rear element to resist fingerprints and smudges and to make cleaning these elements significantly easier.

As a member of the esteemed L-series, this lens has a weather-resistant design that protects against dust and moisture to enable its use in inclement conditions.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this lens hood on the f4 have the slider to rotate a circular polarizer like hood on the 2.8 ?

A: No, it does not. According to Canon USA, the ET-83G(WIII) Lens Hood does not include the slider like the ET-83F(W III) which allows for easy adjustment of a polarizer filter.

Q: 2. How many blades does this lens have?

A: This lens has 9 rounded aperture blades.

Q: 3. Does this lens extend physically when zooming?

A: Yes, internal focus only, not zoom.

Q: 4. Is this light enough to use one-handed while walking or hiking? Or does it have to be tripod mounted?

A: This lens can be used hand held quite easily.

Q: 5. Can the lens hood be reversed and attached to the lens backwards for storage?

A: Yes, the following lens hood can be attached backwards for storage.

Q: 6. Anyone found a case that will fit this lens? Similar to old EF 70-200 zip case - fitting it with the lens collar and hood bkwd?

A: Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens and the Canon ET-83FW III Lens Hood attached on reverse are 4.37'' wide. If you preffer a padded case I would recomend a holster case instead since all padded cases with this width would be twice the height of the lens. Please review the option below:

Q: 7. Is this lens Parfocal?

A: Yes, the following unit is a parfocal lens

Q: 8. Is this compatible work R6 and R 50

A: Yes. The Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens is compatible with the Canon R6 and R50 mirrorless cameras.

Q: 9. Does the lens hood come with the lens or must it be bought separately?

A: A lens hood is included with this lens.

Q: 10. So from the “in the box,” section it doesn’t state lens hood but it is pictured with the lens. Is it included?

A: Although not listed, the Canon ET-83F lens hood is included with this lens.