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18/04/13
The lens itself has grown, but not nearly as much.
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 above table compares many 70-200mm telephoto zoom lenses. Many more comparisons with much more
detail can be made in the Lens Specifications and Measurements Tool. Here is a
version I vs. version II USM Lens comparison
(actual measurements indicate .1" / 2.4mm in both dimensions) and is slightly heavier.
Sitting the two lenses beside each other on the counter, I thought the version II lens had to have grown more
than the numbers indicate. Here is a
but it is also .35" (9mm) larger in length as well (a positive change). The mid-portion of the lens barrel also
expanded in diameter (and the switches were recessed) to give a more-smooth overall design. The combination
of these changes give the appearance that the lens has grown more than it really has.
When focused on subject action, I don't notice the change in size or weight - partly because the zoom ring
(which remains unchanged) is where my left hand stays most of the time. The 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II is still a
moderately heavy and somewhat large lens that still handles very well.
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When you see the red ring around the end of a Canon lens, you know it is part of the
And your expectations of the lens go up. Great build quality is one of those expectations - and the Canon EF 70-
200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM Lens again does not let us down.
The metal lens barrel feels very solid - and stood up to the power driver's seat test. I put a 5D Mark II and
mounted 70-200 f/2.8 IS II in a Lowepro Toploader Pro 75 AW on the back floor of my car (expensive gear always
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
Weight
24.9 oz
(705g)
26.8 oz
(760g)
46.2 oz (1310g) 3.3 x 7.6"
52.6 oz (1490g) 3.5 x 7.8" (88.8 x 199mm) 77mm 2010
51.9 oz (1470g) 3.4 x 7.8"
48.4 oz (1370g) 3.4 x 7.2"
46.6 oz (1320g) 3.5 x 7.6"
. What you will notice is that the version II lens is slightly larger
. The focus ring received the diameter growth,
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Dimensions w /o Hood
Filter Year
3 x 6.8"
(76 x 172mm) 67mm 1999
3 x 6.8"
(76 x 172mm) 67mm 2006
(85 x 194mm) 77mm 1995
(86 x 197mm) 77mm 2001
(86 x 184mm) 77mm 2007
(90 x 194mm) 77mm 2008
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS
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