Specs

• 20 elements in 15 groups
• One flourite element and two UD elements for high image quality.
• Highly resistant to dust and water, and improved durability even in harsh conditions.
• Flexible 70-200mm zoom range
• Fixed maximum aperture f/4
• Optimized lens placement and coatings minimize ghosting and flare.
• Circular aperture (9 blades) for beautiful soft backgrounds.
• Ring-shaped USM focus
• Optical image stabilization at up to 5 stops of shake correction.
• Three image stabilization modes for outstanding results.
• IS mode 3 effective when tracking moving subjects and assists when panning.
• Minimum focusing distance shortened from 3.9ft to 3.3ft (1.2m to 1m).
• Lightweight, weighs only 780 g
• 80mm x 176mm
• 72mm
• USD price of $1299, 14,990 SEK
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1414598-REG/canon_2309c002_ef_70_200mm_f_4l_is.html
  • https://www.adorama.com/ca7020042.html
• Available - June 2018

PR Translation

Canon upgrades two of its most popular and well-known L series lenses, and is now launching the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM and EF 70-200mm f / 2.8L IS III USM. For many years, both models have been important instrument for professional photographers and photo enthusiasts. The two new lenses can be used for many different objects, from portrait to wildlife, and confirms the main role of the 70-200mm lens photographers equipment bag.

Michael Burnhill is European Product Specialist for Consumer Imaging Group at Canon Europe, and commenting on the launch of the two lenses: “Following feedback from our global network of photographers can we now proudly launch these two lenses. We always strive to deliver products with the best quality and performance for today’s visual storytellers. And to have a wide selection to respond the photographers’ needs in the best possible way. EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM represents the finest in L series optical technology. It has a compact size, is sturdy and lightweight. Lens EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM is unbeatable in terms of performance, flexibility and durability. ”

Superior quality, robust and compact design – EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM

EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM builds on the predecessor’s high standard. There it is superior design, durability and ergonomic design that Canon’s wide lens range is renowned for. The lens weighs only 780 grams and is perfect for anyone on the move. Fluorine coating prevents dirt and water drops on the front lens and anti-reflex treatment Super Spectra eliminates reflexes and light bulbs. The fluorite lenses available in the lens can correct color defects and guarantees high resolution and contrast images. The amazing and reliable

Image quality is invaluable when it comes to reducing time spent in post-processing. The lens aperture f/4 provides consistent exposure in many varying light conditions. EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM has a 9-leaf circular aperture that creates an attractive backdrop, makes the background blurred and reinforces the subject itself. The new image stabilizer is based The design of Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM. It delivers the corresponding effect as with a 5 step shorter shutter speed, compared to the previous three steps of the previous lens *.

EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM uses a combination of an annular ultrasonic engine and third generation technology with new high performance CPU and newly developed firmware for higher speed and Accuracy and fast auto focus. The focus can also be adjusted manually and allows a close-up of 1m, to compare with the predecessor’s 1.2 m. All these features make the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM perfect for discreet and accurate photography, something that is needed for street photography to be really good

Press release in Sweden

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11LQ3q5KEKwPHOQJ0XSiYOGikIlFRJ5YV/view