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(From Canon lens literature)

Canon RF 70-200mm F4L IS USM Overview

The Canon RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM lens is ideal for photography enthusiasts ranging from advanced amateur to professional skill levels. The compact and lightweight nature of the lens makes it Canon's shortest and lightest 70-200mm F4 zoom lens to date. This RF lens is approximately 32 percent shorter and 11 percent lighter than its EF counterpart with a large portion of the lens element arrangement closer to the camera body. This arrangement is designed to provide photographers with a more balanced feel and experience even at the zoom range's telephoto end. Additionally, the shorter and lighter design allows the lens to more easily be stowed away in a camera bag when not in use.

The RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM features two independent Nano USM motors, providing an even greater level of high-speed autofocus for still image shooting as well as quiet and smooth autofocus for video shooting. The lens also incorporates a floating focus control that drives the two lens groups individually while using the two aforementioned Nano USM motors. The floating focus lens element shortens the focusing distance and helps reduce breathing, providing users with fast, consistent and reliable performance.

Additional Features of The Canon RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM Lens Include:

• 16 lens elements in 11 groups, including four UD lenses, that help to reduce chromatic aberration
• Optical Image Stabilizer with up to 5 Stops* of shake correction
• Up to 7.5 stops** of shake correction with coordinated control of Optical Image Stabilizer and In-Body Image Stabilizer
• Three stabilizer modes
• Customizable control ring that allows photographers to adjust exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, or ISO
• 12-pin communication system
• L-Series dust and weather-resistant build with a fluorine coating
• Minimum focusing distance of 1.97 feet and a maximum magnification of 0.28x
• Air Sphere Coating (ASC) that helps minimize lens flare and ghosting

Pricing and Availability

The Canon RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM is scheduled to be available in early and mid-December 2020 for a suggested retail price of $1,599.00.

*Based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. Testing performed at a focal length of 200mm using the EOS R camera.
*Based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards. Testing performed at a focal length of 200mm using the EOS R5 camera.