A spectacular professional lens, combining the virtues of the legendary EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM with the Canon's newest Image Stabilizer technology. The IS system now offers up to a three-stop improvement in hand-held ability, responds faster than ever before, and functions on a solid tripod. Additional improvements include faster AF response and tracking speed, weather-resistant construction, and the entirely new optical system focuses even closer (to 4.6 feet /1.4m) than the non-IS version.
     
This image stabilisation lens has a newly developed system that can achieve stabilizer effects equivalent to approximately 3 stops in terms of shutter speed. It further has high-resolution, high-contrast optical capability, and dust - and moisture-resistance, making this one of the most advanced and robust models in its class.    
     
L-type telephoto zoom lens with image stabilizer    
Four UD lenses provide compensation for chromatic aberration
Highly dust and moisture resistant Inner focusing design plus ring USM for silent, high-speed AF    
Weight (g) 1,590    
Maximum Diameter x Length (mm) 86.2x 197    
Closest Focusing Distance (m) 1.4    
Minimum Aperture 32    
No. of Diaphragm Blades 8(circular aperture)    
Lens Construction (element) 23    
     
The EF70-200mm /f2.8L IS USM delivers the same exceptional level of optical performance as the EF70-200mm /f2.8L USM, launched in March 1995, which has won strong support among professional and high-end amateur photographers.    
     
The new IS unit utilizes improved holding for the barrel of the supplementary optical system that provides smoother movement, achieving image stabilizing effects equivalent to approximately three stops. Additionally, the EF70-200mm /f2.8L IS USM is equipped with a new compact, lightweight, high-performance vibration gyro that, combined with improved signal processing circuits, makes possible image stabilization within approximately 0.5 seconds upon pressing the shutter button halfway.    
     
The EF70-200mm /f2.8L IS USM also employs an optical design offering compatibility with digital SLR cameras and utilizes an optical system made entirely from environmentally friendly lead-free glass.    
   
     
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