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

Canon's first stabilised 70-200 f/2.8L (2001): 3-stop IS, internal zoom, weather sealing, a focus limiter and a tripod collar.

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Core
Released
2001
Focal Length
70–200mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Canon EF
Filter Size
77mm
Dimensions
86.2mm diameter × 197mm length
Weight
1590g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
Optical IS
Optical IS, 3 stops
Aperture Blades
8
Magnification
0.17x
Min. Focus Distance
1.4m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
8.0
Street
5.5
Travel
4.8
Wedding & Events
8.8
Filmmaking
6.0
Documentary
6.7
Sports & Action
8.5
Landscape
6.1
Wildlife
6.7
Casual
4.6
Food
5.3
Architecture
6.0
Underwater
6.0
✅ Great For
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Wedding & Events 8.8 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality.
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Sports & Action 8.5 Strong on autofocus, focal length and optical quality.
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Portrait 8.0 Strong on optical quality, focal length and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 4.6 Held back by portability and focal length.
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Travel 4.8 Held back by portability and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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