Canon Adds Two New Versions Of The Popular 70-200mm L-Series To Its Line-Up

Canon has launched two new versions of the 70-200mm lens, one which gives photographers the standard to telephoto reach with an f/4 aperture and the other stops to f/2.8. 

The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM and EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM will both be available in the summer with SRPs of £1,299.99 and £2,149.99, respectively. 

EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM - Key Features:

• Constant f/4 max aperture
• Ring-type USM focusing
• 5-stop Image Stabiliser
• Weighs 780g

EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM - Key Features:

• Constant f/2.8 max aperture
• Ring-type USM focusing
• 3.5-stop Image Stabiliser
• Tough, weather-proof construction

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM weights 780g and the Fluorine Coating reduces the amount of dirt and water drops clinging to the lens, while theSuper Spectra coatings eliminate ghosting and flare. The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM’s fluorite lens elements are capable of correcting colour aberrations while the f/4 constant aperture provides consistent exposure in a range of varying lighting scenarios.

The nine blades on the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM 's circular aperture create a pleasing bokeh effect, blurring the background and helping to accentuate the subject. The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM also features a new Image Stabiliser unit, based on the design of Canon's EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, which delivers the equivalent effect of a shutter five-stops faster, compared to the previous lens' three-stops. 

The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM uses a combination of a Ring USM and a new third generation EF engine, which features a new high-performance control CPU and newly developed firmware. The silent functioning autofocus can also be tweaked manually and allows a close focusing distance of 1m, compared to the 1.2m on its predecessor. 

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM replaces Canon's flagship 70-200mm lens and is resistant to both moisture and dust. The EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM also comprises fluorine-coated front and rear elements, which are easy to clean. 

Thanks to its fluorite and UD optics, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM delivers high contrast and excellent resolution. Shooting in low light is also no problem for the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM, thanks to its fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, which is constant throughout the zoom range and lets in twice as much light as an f/4 lens.

Camera shake isn’t something users of the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM should be concerned about either as a 3.5-stop Image Stabiliser compensates any blur caused by movement. A ring-type USM motor offers silent autofocus and manual adjustments can be made at any time with a simple twist of the focus ring.