Canon Canada Inc., a leader in digital imaging, introduces the new
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens. Arguably the most popular focal range in Canon’s telephoto arsenal and
a staple lens for any professional photographer, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens provides the focal
length, maximum aperture and zoom power for capturing everything from fast-action sports to studio
portraits

CANON MAKES THE BEST EVEN BETTER, WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF
THE SECOND GENERATION EF 70-200MM f/2.8L IS II USM LENS

Canon Canada Inc., a leader in digital imaging, introduces the new
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens. Arguably the most popular focal range in Canon’s telephoto arsenal and
a staple lens for any professional photographer, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens provides the focal
length, maximum aperture and zoom power for capturing everything from fast-action sports to studio
portraits. Built for the professional, the body structure of the new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens has
been enhanced to provide better durability and strength without a significant increase in weight. Canon has
improved optical performance on the new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens by redesigning the internal
elements, incorporating a fluorite element and a fifth UD element. The use of the fluorite element and five
UD elements helps to minimize secondary chromatic aberrations and produce better image quality with
improved contrast and resolution through the entire zoom range; the end result is an optically precise lens
worthy of becoming the leader of Canon’s L-series lenses.

Along with its redesigned optical elements, the new lens design features improved AF speed due to a new
focusing algorithm and has reduced the minimum focusing distance to 1.2 metres (3.9 feet) through the
entire zoom range, allowing photographers to capture tighter portraiture shots in a small studio space. The
previous lens model’s minimum focusing distance was 1.4 metres (4.6 feet), whereas now photographers
can stand nearly 20 centimetres (8 inches) closer to their subject and achieve sharp focus and tight crops.
Canon has also enhanced the Image Stabilization allowing it to compensate for shutter speeds up to four
steps slower than 1/focal length, a one step improvement over the previous lens model.
“Canon’s core has always been our optics, and we are constantly challenging ourselves to produce better
and more advanced optical systems for our customers. The new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens
incorporates the best advancements in Canon lens technology from the past few years and packages it into
what we believe will be the most popular lens for professionals and advanced photographers,” stated Ian
Macfarlane, Vice President and General Manager of the Consumer Imaging Group at Canon Canada Inc., a
wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc.

The enhanced magnesium alloy barrel design of the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens features added
strength with a minimal 20-gram increase in weight compared with the previous model (1490g vs. 1470g)
and retains Canon’s protective seals and fittings providing dust and water resistance for those photographers
working in adverse conditions. A new bayonet mount on the front of the lens includes a locking mechanism
to ensure the supplied lens hood remains securely in place. Other noticeable improvements include a wider
focusing ring, and sleeker design by reducing the thickness of any protruding elements such as the switch
panel. The new lens is also compatible with Canon’s existing EF1.4X II and EF2X II Extenders as well as EF
Extension Tubes and the 77mm Close-Up Lens 500D.

Pricing and Availability
The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens is supplied with a detachable tripod collar, a reversible
bayonet mount lens hood and a lens pouch. The new lens is scheduled to be delivered to Canadian dealers
in April, price to be determined.