Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens Review (by Photography Blog)

The Photography Blog has published the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens review (tested on the 50.6MP Canon EOS 5DS R): “the best 70-200mm F4 lens that Canon have ever released”.

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

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
  • One Fluorite Element and Two UD Elements
  • Super Spectra Coating
  • Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Internal Focus, Focus Range Limiter
  • Weather-Sealed Construction
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Conclusion from Photography Blog:

The new EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USM represents a major update of Canon’s venerable 70-200mm F4 lens, replacing the 12 year old Mark I version by introducing a number of significant improvements.

These most notably include a vastly-improved image stabilization system, reduced minimum focus distance and an improved maximum magnification rating, better weather-sealing, a new 9-blade rounded aperture, and new lens coatings to help reduce flare/ghosting and to assist with keeping the lens clean, topped off with very good image quality when shooting wide-open and outstanding performance from f/5.6-f/11.

All of which makes this the best 70-200mm F4 lens that Canon have ever released, in turn narrowing the gap to the flagship Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens: $1,299 at AmazonB&HAdorama.