MELVILLE, N.Y., June 7, 2018 – Canon
U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today introduced two new telephoto zoom lenses, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM and Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM. The new lenses serve advanced
amateur and professional photographers in a variety of applications and
solutions including wildlife, landscapes, portrait and
sports photography. Canon EF 70-200mm focal-length lenses are a popular option
for photographers in need of a long zoom range that maintains a relatively
compact design. In addition, these updated lenses inherit the same overall build-quality
and ruggedness photographers have come to expect from the Canon EF L-series
line of lenses.
“At the core of image capturing, Canon believes the lens is just as
important as the camera. A seamless relationship between the two allows photographers
to produce emotion-evoking and timeless images,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president
and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Canon is excited to offer
photographers two distinct options in the 70-200mm focal-length, continuing to
further expand our optics heritage.”
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS
II USM
The new Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM features numerous updates over its
predecessor, making it an ideal lens for advanced amateur photographers using
Canon DSLR cameras such as the EOS 6D Mark II or EOS 80D. Most notably, Optical
Image Stabilization is upgraded from three stops to five shutter speed stops1 of correction over the original f/4 lens. The improved IS allows
photographers to more easily capture crisp, in-focus images without the use of
a tripod. The new lens also features three IS modes, each uniquely designed and
suitable for a variety of shooting situations, such as the capture of still
subjects, panning or fast moving objects2. Furthermore, the IS
operational noise has been reduced, which proves ideal for photographers
shooting in a concert hall or on-stage shooting at the theatre.
Additional noteworthy features of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM
include:
- One fluorite lens and two UD lenses helps to provide high-image quality
- Minimum focusing distance shortened from 1.2m to 1m (3.9ft to 3.3ft)
- Super Spectra Coating technology and optimized lens element placement helps
minimize ghosting and flaring
- Circular nine blade aperture producing a beautiful bokeh quality, ideal for
portrait shooting
- Lens features 20 lens elements in 15 groups
- Fluorine coating on front and rear elements helps to reduce smears and
fingerprints
- Inner focusing system with
Ring Ultrasonic Motor
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
The new Canon EF 70-200mm
f/2.8L IS III USM is an ideal lens for professional photographers who shoot
with the Canon 1D and 5D series of DSLR cameras. The inclusion of Air Sphere
Coating (ASC) technology helps to reduce flaring and ghosting, and suppresses
the reflection of light.
Additional noteworthy features of the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
include:
- Optical Image Stabilizer up to 3.5 shutter speed stops1 of
correction
- Fluorine coating on front and rear elements helps to reduce smears and
fingerprints
- Inner focusing system with
Ring Ultrasonic Motor
- One fluorite lens and five UD
lenses helps to provide high-image quality
- Minimum focusing distance of
1.2m (3.9ft)
- Lens features 23 elements in 19 groups
- Circular eight blade aperture
The
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II is scheduled to begin
shipping in late June 2018 with an estimated retail price of $1,299.00. The Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III is scheduled
to begin shipping in August 2018 for
an estimated retail price of $2,099.00^. For additional information regarding the lenses
improved performance over predecessors please visit, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFTBw7-8gdk&feature=youtu.be.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $36 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2017† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2018. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based service and support for all of the products it distributes in the United States. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. For media inquiries, please contact pr@cusa.canon.com.
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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and
Trademark Office.
1 According to CIPA
standards (focal length 200mm, with EOS-1D X Mark II).
2 When lens is mounted
on compatible cameras.
^ Availability, prices
and specifications are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set
by individual dealers and may vary.