Canon EF 70–210mm lens

The EF 70–210mm lens is a discontinued telephoto zoom lens made by Canon Inc. It came in two different versions.

Details

The lens has an EF mount and works with EOS film and digital cameras.

The lens comes in two different versions:

  • Canon EF 70–210mm f/4 AFD (1987–1990)
  • Canon EF 70–210mm f/3.5–4.5 USM (introduced 1990)

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The lens was superseded by the 80–200mm lens and the 70–200mm lenses.

Specifications

Attribute f/4[1] f/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 f/4 f/3.5-4.5
Aperture min f/32 f/29
Construction 8 groups / 11 elements 10 groups / 14 elements
# of diaphragm blades 8
Closest focusing distance 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
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 605 g (1.334 lb) 550 g (1.21 lb)
Maximum diameter 73 mm (2.9 in) 75.6 mm (2.98 in)
Length 137.6 mm (5.42 in) 121.5 mm (4.78 in)
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

References

  1. ^ Canon Inc. "EF70-210mm f/4". Canon Camera Museum. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
  2. ^ Canon Inc. "EF70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM". Canon Camera Museum. Retrieved 2016-05-18.