Hire Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM

Portable design

Weighing just 780g, this versatile 70-200 telephoto zoom is perfect for anyone on the move, shooting travel, reportage or portrait photography.

Consistent exposures

The lens’s constant f/4 maximum aperture stays the same when it’s zoomed, so exposures remain consistent.

Stay sharp in low light

Shoot with confidence, even in poor light, thanks to a 5-stop IS system that guards against blur from camera shake.

Sophisticated optical design delivers a superb performance

Fluorite lens elements correct for coloured fringing. Super Spectra coatings battle ghosting and flare.

Keep shooting however tough the conditions

Canon's legendary L-Series build quality inspires confidence, with weather sealing that protects against dust and moisture.

Built on the high standards of its predecessor, the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM possesses the superior build, durability, and ergonomic design that Canon’s breadth of lenses are renowned for. Weighing just 780g, the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM is great for those on the move. Whether shooting on a beach, or at a wedding, this lens is guaranteed to deliver stunningly crisp images in a range of environments. The Fluorine Coating reduces dirt and water drops clinging to the lens, and Super Spectra coatings eliminate ghosting and flare. The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM’s fluorite lens elements are capable of correcting colour aberrations, guaranteeing high resolution and high contrast images. This excellent and reliable image quality is invaluable in reducing time spent on post-production.

The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM’s f/4 constant aperture provides consistent exposure in a range of varying lighting scenarios. The nine blades on the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM 's circular aperture create a pleasing bokeh effect, blurring the background and helping to accentuate the subject. The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM comprises a new image stabiliser unit, based on the design of Canon’s EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, which delivers the equivalent effect of a shutter speed five-stops faster, compared to the previous lens' three-stops. This is beneficial for any shooting scenario where the camera may be jostled, such as at film premieres, or shooting wildlife on safari.

The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM uses a combination of a ring USM and a new third generation EF engine, which features a new high-performance control CPU and newly developed firmware, to drive greater speed and accuracy in achieving high-speed autofocus. The silent functioning autofocus can also be tweaked manually and allows a close focusing distance of 1m, compared to the 1.2m on its predecessor. These features make the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM perfect for unobtrusive and precise shooting, characteristics required to successfully capture street photography.