Canon EF 50-200mm lens

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The Canon EF 50-200mm f/3.5-4.5 is an EF mount normal-to-telephoto zoom lens. It is one of the first lenses in the Canon EF series. [1]

In June 1988, Canon announced the EF 50-200mm f/3.5-4.5L lens. This lens has very similar physical qualities compared to the EF50-200mm f/3.5-4.5. [2] The main difference is that this is a L lens, meaning that the lens contains special lens elements which better correct for various aberrations. In the case of the EF 50-200mm 3.5-4.5 L, both an ultra-low dispersion ("UD") and a synthetic crystal fluorite ("Fluorite") were used. Aside from the different optical construction and slight variation in weight and length, the L and non-L lens were basically identical. Note that at this time period Canon did not protect its L zooms against adverse elements such as weather. Both this lens and the similar duo EF 100-300mm 5.6 and its L variant lacked weather sealing construction, sharing the same housing as their non-L counterparts. Canon did, however, supply the L versions with lens hoods and cases at the time of purchase, which were available for the non-L lenses for separate purchase.

Specifications

Attributef/3.5-4.5f/3.5-4.5L
Image
Key features
Full-frame compatible Yes check.svg  Yes
Image stabilizer X mark.svg  No
Ultrasonic Motor X mark.svg  No
Stepping Motor X mark.svg  No
L-series X mark.svg  No Yes check.svg  Yes
Macro X mark.svg  No
Technical data
Focal length 50 mm–200 mm
Aperture (max/min)f/3.5–f/4.5 / f/29
Construction16 elements / 13 groups16 elements / 14 groups
# of diaphragm blades8
Closest focusing distance1.2 m (3.9 ft)
Max. magnification0.23 x
Horizontal viewing angle
Vertical viewing angle
Diagonal viewing angle
Physical data
Weight690 g (24 oz)695 g (24.5 oz)
Maximum diameter75.6 mm (2.98 in)
Length146.4 mm (5.76 in)145.8 mm (5.74 in)
Filter diameter58 mm
Accessories
Lens case
Lens hood
Retail information
Release dateDecember 1987June 1988
Currently in production? X mark.svg  No
MSRP yen72,100105,500

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References

  1. Canon Inc. "EF50-200mm f/3.5-4.5". Canon Camera Museum. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  2. Canon Inc. "EF50-200mm f/3.5-4.5L". Canon Camera Museum. Retrieved 2016-05-24.