• Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens
• E-77 II 77mm Lens Cap
• Lens Dust Cap E (Rear)
• ET-87 Lens Hood
• LZ1326 Lens Case
• Tripod Collar

What types of photography is the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens best suited for?

This lens is ideal for a variety of subjects, including portraiture, sports, wildlife, and events, thanks to its versatile focal length and fast aperture.

Can this lens be used with APS-C cameras, and what is the equivalent focal length?

Yes, it can be used with APS-C models, providing an equivalent focal length range of 112-320mm.

How does the Optical Image Stabilizer work in this lens?

The Optical Image Stabilizer compensates for camera shake by up to 3.5 stops, making it easier to shoot handheld in low-light conditions or with slower shutter speeds.

What is the benefit of the Air Sphere Coating on this lens?

The Air Sphere Coating reduces flare and ghosting, ensuring greater colour fidelity and contrast, especially when shooting in strong lighting conditions.

Is this lens suitable for use in adverse weather conditions?

Yes, the lens features a weather-sealed design that protects against dust and moisture, making it suitable for use in inclement conditions.

What is the purpose of the Focus Limiter switch?

The Focus Limiter switch allows you to restrict the focusing range to either 1.18 m - infinity or 2.50 m - infinity, which can speed up autofocus performance for specific applications.

Can I use teleconverters with this lens, and what are the options?

Yes, this lens is compatible with optional EF 1.4X and EF 2X teleconverters, allowing you to extend its focal length further.

One of the most versatile lenses available, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM is an L-series telephoto zoom distinguished by its bright design and advanced optics. Ideal for a variety of subjects ranging from portraiture to sports, the fast constant f/2.8 maximum aperture excels in difficult lighting conditions and also offers increased control over the depth of field for isolating subjects. The optical layout makes use of one fluorite element and five UD elements to suppress chromatic aberrations and colour fringing to realize a high degree of clarity throughout the zoom range. An Air Sphere Coating is also featured and works to reduce flare and ghosting for greater colour fidelity and contrast in all conditions.

Complementing the speed and optics is an Optical Image Stabilizer, which compensates for 3.5 stops of camera shake to better enable working handheld and in low-light situations. A ring-type USM and internal focusing mechanism also afford quick, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance, as well as full-time manual focus override. Additionally, this lens is weather-sealed for use in trying environmental conditions.

Key Features of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens

• Versatile telephoto zoom is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, however, can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 112-320mm equivalent focal length range.
• Bright constant f/2.8 maximum aperture affords consistent performance throughout the zoom range and offers notable control over depth of field for working with selective focus techniques.
• One fluorite element and five ultra-low dispersion glass elements noticeably reduce colour fringing and chromatic aberrations for high clarity and colour fidelity.
• 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 up to 3.5 shutter speed stops to better enable working in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds. In addition to the single-shot standard IS mode, a second mode is also available that is optimized for panning.
• A ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM), along with an internal focusing system, is employed to deliver fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance as well as full-time manual focus override.
• Focus Limiter switch lets you constrain the focusing to two different ranges to suit different applications: 1.18 m - infinity or 2.50 m-infinity.
• Rounded eight-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out-of-focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
• A weather-resistant design protects the lens from dust and moisture to enable its use in inclement conditions. Additionally, fluorine coatings have also been applied to the front and rear lens elements for further protection against fingerprints and smudging.
• Removable rotating tripod collar is included and benefits working with the lens atop a tripod or monopod.
• Compatible with optional EF 1.4X and EF 2X teleconverters.

• MPN - EF70-200ISIII
• GTIN - 4549292118513