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18/04/13

A zoom telephoto lens is great for tracking approaching action while maintaining proper framing. This example

was shot at 123mm and f/2.8 using a Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. The sharp plane of focus is on the rider as I

intended.

The original 70-200 f/2.8 IS has a similar AF setup, but, putting the two lenses side by side shows that the 70-

200 f/2.8 IS II lens clearly focuses faster (and is slightly quieter). The 70-200 f/2.8 IS II's autofocus system and

performance are as good as it gets.

This is an internal/rear-focusing lens - it does not change length during focusing. FTM (Full Time Manual)

focusing is enabled. The common-sized 77mm filter threads do not rotate (makes using a

easier). A focus limiter switch is provided - optional ranges are 3.94' - ∞ (1.2m - ∞) and 8.2' - ∞ (2.5m - ∞).

Restricting the focus distance range can improve focus performance - primarily by reducing the available focus

hunting range.

The user manual indicates that this lens is not parfocal - meaning it does not hold focus when zoomed from one

focal length to another. Testing shows this to be true.

Model

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM Lens

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens

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

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

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

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM II Macro Lens

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di Macro Lens

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM Lens shares a MFD (Minimum Focus Distance) with the two current-

at-review-time 70-200mm f/4 L lenses. The 8.1" (200mm) reduction in MFD from the original 70-200mm f/2.8 IS

Lens is very nice - I'm really liking the difference when shooting tight portraits with a full frame DSLR. A .21x MM

(Maximum Magnification) at 200mm is not going to get this lens confused with a true

is good enough for nice flower shots and tight portraits.

If shorter focusing distances are needed,

0.28-0.06x and 0.36-0.14x for 12mm and 25mm tubes respectively. A

0.60x MM values. The Canon 250D Close-up Lens, at review time, is not available in a 77mm size. This

information is available for research and comparison in the

www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-70-200mm-f-2.8-L-IS-II-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

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

AI Servo Action Sample

Action Sample Detail

can help - taking the maximum magnification ranges to

extension tubes

Lens Specification and Measurements Tool

Circular Polarizer Filter

MFD

47.2" (1200mm) .21x

59.1" (1500mm) .13x

47.2" (1200mm) .21x

55.1" (1400mm) .17x

39.4" (1000mm) .29x

37.4"

(950mm) .32x

, but this value

macro lens

will yield 0.14-

Canon 500D Close-up Lens

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