Canon EF 80-200mm lens explained

The EF 80–200mm lens is a discontinued telephoto zoom lens made by Canon. The lens has an EF lens mount that fits the EOS line of cameras.

Versions

There are four versions:

• 2.8L lens (informally known as the "Magic Drainpipe"^[1])
• 4.5–5.6 lens
• 4.5–5.6 USM
• 4.5–5.6 II

Canon released the 2.8L version in September 1989, retailing it for about US$1,320. Canon replaced it with the 70–200mm 2.8L in 1995.

Table

Attribute	2.8L^[2]	4.5–5.6^[3]	4.5–5.6 USM^[4]	4.5–5.6^[5] II
	Image
Key features
	Image stabilizer	No
	Environmental Sealing	No
	USM	No		Yes	No
	L-series	Yes	No
	Diffractive Optics	No
Technical data
	Maximum aperture (Min F Stop)	2.8	4.5–5.6
	Minimum aperture (Max F Stop)	32	29	22–27	29
	Filter diameter	72 mm	52 mm
	Horizontal viewing angle
	Vertical viewing angle
	Diagonal viewing angle	30°–12°
Physical data
	Weight	1,330 g	275 g	260 g	250 g
	Max. Diameter x Length	84 mm x 185.7 mm	71.2 mm x 77.8 mm	69 mm x 78.5 mm
	Groups/elements	13/16	7/10
	of diaphragm blades	8	5
	Closest focusing distance	1.8 m	1.5 m
Retail information
Release date	September 1989	November 1990	June 1992	March 1995
MSRP Yen	160,200	32,800	34,000	(sold overseas)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Alex. Cooke. Save Money by Checking Out Canon's Best Older Gear. July 3, 2015. fstoppers.com. 7 April 2017.
2. Web site: EF80-200mm f/2.8L. Canon Camera Museum. Canon Inc.. Canon Inc.. 2016-05-18.
3. Web site: EF80-200mm f/4.5-5.6. Canon Camera Museum. Canon Inc.. Canon Inc.. 2016-05-18.
4. Web site: EF80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM. Canon Camera Museum. Canon Inc.. Canon Inc.. 2016-05-18.
5. Web site: EF80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II. Canon Camera Museum. Canon Inc.. Canon Inc.. 2016-05-18.