Canon EF 80-200mm lens

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The Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 consumer lens
The Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 consumer lens

The EF 80-200mm lens is telephoto zoom lens made by Canon. The lens has an EF mount that works with the EOS line of cameras.

This lens comes in two different versions:

  • f/2.8L professional lens
  • f/4.5-5.6 consumer lens

The 2.8L version of the lens was brought to the market in September 1989, and retailed for about US$1,320. This well regarded professional lens was discontinued in 1996 and replaced by the current 70-200/2.8 L. The main difference between these lenses is that the earlier model does not work with the Canon 1.4 and 2.0 extender and lacks the quieter Ultrasonic Motor.

The f/4.5-5.6 consumer lens is one of the cheapest lenses made by Canon, and consequently the lens under-performs optically and mechanically.

[edit] Specifications -- f/2.8L Version

  • Nickname: "Magic Drainpipe"
  • Lens Construction (group): 13
  • Lens Construction (element): 16
  • No. of Diaphragm Blades: 8
  • Minimum Aperture: 32
  • Closest Focusing Distance (m): 1.8
  • Maximum Magnification (x): 0.13
  • Filter Diameter (mm): 72
  • Maximum Diameter x Length (mm): 84 x 185.7
  • Weight (g): 1,330

[edit] Specifications -- f/4.5-5.6 Version

  • Lens construction (group): 7 groups
  • Lens construction (element): 10 elements
  • Diagonal angle of view: 30°-12°
  • Focus adjustment: Front group rotating extension system with Micromotor
  • Closest focusing distance: 1.5m / 4.9ft
  • Zoom system: Rotating type
  • Filter size: 52mm
  • Maximum Diameter x Length (mm): 69 x 78.5
  • Weight (g): 250

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