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

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens
Available colors
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The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM is a modest upgrade to the previous version, but remains the gold standard in its class.Read more
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Full Comparison

General

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Lens mountCanon EFCanon EF

Image properties

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Focal length70 - 20070 - 200
Maximum magnification0.21 x0.21 x
Image stabilisationyesyes

Aperture

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Number of diaphragm blades88

Focus

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Autofocusyesyes
Closest focusing distance1.201.2

Design

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Colour of product
  • Black,White
  • White
Black,White

Dimensions

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Weight52.56 oz52.21 oz
Diameter3.5 in3.5 in
Length7.83 in7.83 in
Filter size3.5 in3.03 in

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