The RF 70-200mm F4L IS USM is the smallest and lightest 70-200mm zoom lens with a constant aperture. It is designed for photography enthusiasts and semi-professionals who enjoy traveling or capturing sports, portraits, and wildlife, and are looking for a particularly compact lens that can deliver excellent results spontaneously. Capture the world in the outstanding quality of the L-series - this compact and lightweight telephoto zoom features a 5-stop image stabilizer for exceptional results when shooting handheld, a minimum focusing distance of 0.6 meters, and extremely fast autofocus. Be agile and flexible while always capturing the perfect image. With its practical focal length range of 70-200mm, constant aperture of f/4, Canon L-series quality, and a 5-stop image stabilizer, this compact telephoto zoom lens delivers impressive results in any weather. The lens is ideal for travel as well as for sports and wildlife photography due to its compact size and lightweight design. It offers professional features in a compact format and doesn't take up much space in your gear bag. In addition to the ASC coating, the lens has 4 UD elements to correct aberrations and a 9-blade iris diaphragm, which, along with the constant aperture of f/4, provides attractive bokeh - even at the minimum focusing distance of approximately 0.6 meters. The optical 5-stop image stabilizer enables reliable handheld shooting.
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Weight | 695 g |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Lens type | Telephoto lens, Zoom |
Bayonet lens mount | Canon RF |
Focal length | 70 - 200 mm |
Item number | 17550592 |
Colour | White |
Minimum focus distance | 0.60 m |
Lens type | Telephoto lens, Zoom |
Bayonet lens mount | Canon RF |
Aperture | 4 f/ |
Min. aperture | 32 f/ |
Min. focal length (exact) | 70 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 200 mm |
Focal length | 70 - 200 mm |
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 x |
Filter thread | 77 mm |
Number of lenses | 16 |
Number of lens groups | 11 |
Lens equipment | Wide angle lens |
Optical zoom | 0.28 x |
Focus type | Autofocus |
Image stabilisation method | Optical |
Durability | Dustproof, Splashproof |
Min. aperture opening | f/4 |
Max. aperture | f/4 |
Aperture | f/4 |
Min. focal length (exact) | 0.07 m |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 0.20 m |
Filter thread | 0.08 m |
Lens equipment | Image stabilisation |
Country of origin | Japan |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Lens bag, Lens cap |
Weight | 695 g |
Length | 119 mm |
Diameter | 83.50 mm |
Length | 25.40 cm |
Width | 14.20 cm |
Height | 13.60 cm |
Weight | 1.03 kg |
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Weighing just under 700 grams and with an integrated image stabiliser, the new 70-200 telephoto zoom for Canon's R system is comparatively affordable at 1800 euros, as the maximum aperture is f/4. At 70 mm and f/4 we see very good readings in the centre of the frame, the edge fall-off is moderate to low...
The telephoto zoom is a good lens for photographers who find the f/2.8 version too expensive. Our test will follow as soon as possible.