A popular lens among professional photographers: fast, versatile, and capable of handling any challenge.

The essential telephoto lens for professional photography. The modern version of the classic: this fast-aperture zoom telephoto lens is popular among photographers of almost every kind. Now, it performs even better in strong lighting conditions, and its construction is suitable for use in the most challenging environments.

Enjoy increased creative control. The lens's maximum aperture of f/2.8 allows you to easily highlight your subjects, making them appear with absolute clarity against a beautifully blurred background.

The 3.5-stop image stabilizer protects your shots from camera shake. A fast f/2.8 aperture allows twice as much light to enter the camera compared to an f/4 lens.

Fluorite and UD optical elements offer high contrast and excellent resolution. The lens's improved coatings minimize ghosting and flare.

The protective sealing components offer resistance to dust and moisture, while the fluorine coating makes it easy to clean the front and rear elements.

The ring-type USM motor focuses with incredible speed. Make manual adjustments at any time by simply turning the focus ring.

• Angle of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal): 29°–10°19°30'–7°34°–12°
• Lens construction (elements/groups): 23/19
• Number of diaphragm blades: 8
• Minimum aperture: 32
• Minimum focusing distance (m): 1.2
• Maximum magnification (x): 0.21 (at 200mm)
• Distance information: Yes
• Image stabilizer: 3.5
• AF mechanism: Ring-type USM
• Filter diameter (mm): 77 mm
• Max. diameter x length (mm): 88.8 x 199
• Weight (g): 1480