Lens Summary
Brand: Canon
Also Known As: Canon 70-200mm f/4L
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Canon EF
Release Date: 1999-09-01
MSRP Price: $629
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: High-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens combining light weight and compactness with an f/4 maximum aperture. Inner focusing and the ring USM enable quick and quiet autofocusing. Also, a circular polarizing filter can be attached and used without difficulty because the front lens element does not rotate during focusing. The tripod collar (sold separately) is the same one used with the EF 300mm f/4L USM.
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 70-200mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | Yes |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.85x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:4.76 |
| Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 34°-12° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 16 |
| Lens Groups | 13 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| UltraSonic Motor (USM) | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-On |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
| Dimensions | 76 x 17mm |
| Weight | 705g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black and White |
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I am a rookie at photography and am getting this pair of lens as a gift, (Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens), I already own a Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom lens, would it make sense for me to use both or should i trade off the 55-250. Please advise?