Canon Canon 1258B002 EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Review
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 88th
- Strong versatility (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average build (26th percentile) 24th
- Below average bokeh (27th percentile) 27th
- Below average aperture (29th percentile) 30th
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Elements | 20 |
| Groups | 14 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1200 |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon Canon 1258B002 EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto | Meike Meike 55mm F1.4 Standard Aperture APS-C Frame AF | Viltrox VILTROX 25mm F1.7 f/1.7 AF Lens for Fuji X Mount, | Canon Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens | Nikon Nikon S-Line Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Lens (Nikon Z) | Sirui Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 Autofocus Lens (Sony E, |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-200mm | 55mm | 25mm | 24mm | 24-70mm | 56mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/1.7 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Canon RF | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 760 | 281 | 400 | 269 | 676 | 422 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM | STM | Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | Telephoto Zoom | - | - | Zoom | Zoom | - |