Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM The professional's lightweight IS telephoto zoom. Compact, manoeuvrable & lightweight. The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM is a telezoom featuring the very finest in L-series optical technology to deliver outstanding optical performance & operability. L-series optics Light & compact Four-stop Image Stabilizer Constant f/4 maximum aperture Fluorite & UD lens elements Super Spectra coatings Circular aperture for pleasing background blur Four-stop Image Stabilizer The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM features a four-stop Image Stabilizer (IS), making this an ideal lens for handheld work. Shutter speeds up to four stops slower than would otherwise be possible can be used with no perceptible increase in image blur. When panning horizontally, the IS system can be set to correct only for unwanted vertical shake. L-series quality The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, representing the best in precision-designed EF optics. L-series lenses combine superior performance with superlative handling, & are resistant to dust & moisture. Lightweight & compact design With a physical length of just 172mm, & weighing only 760g, the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM is ideal for assignments where there is a need to travel light while maintaining image quality. Fixed aperture The maximum f/4 aperture is available at all focal-length settings, meaning exposure settings will not change as the lens is zoomed through its range. Fluorite & UD lens elements The lens incorporates a single fluorite element & two UD (ultra-low dispersion glass) elements to suppress secondary chromatic aberrations. The result is crisp, high-contrast images, free of distortion & colour fringing. Ultrasonic focusing A ring-type ultrasonic motor drives autofocus extremely quickly, & in near silence. Excellent holding torque ensures the point of focus is reached accurately, without overshooting. Furthermore, full-tim