The EF 70–210mm lens is a discontinued telephoto zoom lens made by Canon Inc. It came in two different versions.
The lens has an EF mount and works with EOS film and digital cameras.
The lens comes in two different versions:
The variable-aperture USM model utilizes a rotating ring instead of a push-pull system for adjusting zoom.
The lens was superseded by the 80–200mm lens and the 70–200mm lenses.
| Attribute | 4[1] | 3.5-4.5 USM[2] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image | |||
| Key features | |||
| Full-frame compatible | Yes | ||
| Image stabilizer | No | ||
| Ultrasonic Motor | No | Yes | |
| L-series | No | ||
| Diffractive Optics | No | ||
| Macro | Yes | No | |
| Technical data | |||
| Aperture max | 4 | 3.5-4.5 | |
| Aperture min | 32 | 29 | |
| Construction | 8 groups / 11 elements | 10 groups / 14 elements | |
| 8 | ||
| Closest focusing distance | 1.2m (03.9feet) | ||
| Max. magnification | 0.24x | 0.17x | |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 29°–9°20' | ||
| Diagonal viewing angle | 34°–11°20' | ||
| Vertical viewing angle | 19°30'–6°20' | ||
| Physical data | |||
| Weight | 605g | 550g | |
| Maximum diameter | 73mm | 75.6mm | |
| Length | 137.6mm | 121.5mm | |
| Filter diameter | 58 mm | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Lens hood | ET-62II | ET-65II | |
| Case | N/A | LH-C16 or ES-C17 | |
| Retail information | |||
| Release date | May 1987 | June 1990 | |
| MSRP (yen) | 56,600 | 50,000 | |
| Street price $ | N/A | N/A | |