Lens Details
Canon
RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM
$1,599~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: November 26, 2020
Highlights
- Full-frame 70-200mm f/4 zoom for Canon RF, made for reaching far-off action and wildlife.
- The 200mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- Weather-sealed against dust and moisture, optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is relatively compact at 695g.
Who it's for
The Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM is a 70-200mm f/4 zoom lens — a telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Wildlife, sports and distant subjects — reach to 200mm.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
- ✓Outdoor and travel use — a weather-sealed build.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/4 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
70-200mm
Focal Length
f/4
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
○
Stabilized
695g
Weight
77mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 70-200mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 16 |
| Optical Groups | 11 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 34° – 12° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | Dual Nano USM |
| Focus Limiter | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 60 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $1,599 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Diameter | 83.5mm |
| Length | 119mm |
| Weight | 695g (1.53 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
