Hire Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM

Our thoughts

'Canon’s flagship short to mid telephoto zoom in the EF-mount lineup is a very likeable lens. It’s similar to the EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM in the way it has a white shield coating and the same optical design, however the effectiveness of its optical image stabiliser is rated at 3.5 stops and it implements Canon’s Air Sphere Coating technology that improves its anti-reflection performance to reduce the impact of flare and ghosting. It returns extremely sharp results when it’s used at f/2.8, but does exhibit mild pincushion distortion at maximum telephoto. Users of Canon’s professional DSLR’s will be smitten with the quality of the images it returns.'  

The details

The essential telephoto lens for professional photography

A modern classic: this fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens is a favourite with photographers in virtually every genre. It’s now even better in bright light, and engineered to perform in the most challenging conditions.

Enjoy extra creative control

The lens’ f/2.8 maximum aperture makes it easy to emphasise pin-sharp subjects against a smooth out-of-focus background.

Low light? No problem

A 3.5-stop image stabiliser guards against camera shake. A fast f/2.8 aperture lets in twice as much light as an f/4 lens.

Superb image quality

Fluorite and UD optics deliver high contrast and excellent resolution. Improved lens coatings combat ghosting and flare.

Built to exacting standards

Protective seals guard against dust and moisture and fluorine-coated front and rear elements are easy to clean.

Fast, near silent autofocus

A ring-type USM motor focuses with amazing speed. Make manual adjustments at any time, just by turning the focus ring.

The EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM replaces Canon’s flagship 70-200mm, enhancing the experiences of photographers using this industry leading lens. It has been designed with high-performance and robustness at its heart, ideal for a photographer who requires a high-quality telephoto lens for accurate detail. Built to meet the demands of professionals, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM’s protective seals make it an obvious choice for challenging conditions. Resistant to both moisture and dust, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM also comprises fluorine-coated front and rear elements, which are easy to clean. With the functionality photographers love, updates to the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM’s durability means it is excellent for shooting high-quality travel photography.

With its wide f/2.8 maximum aperture and eight-bladed circular diaphragm, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM opens up a world of creative options. It enables the photographer to emphasise pin-sharp subjects against a silky smooth, out-of-focus background. Thanks to its first-class fluorite and UD optics, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM delivers high contrast and excellent resolution. When using this lens, a photographer can be confident that they can achieve the perfect shot. Shooting in low light is also no problem for the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM, thanks to its fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, which is constant throughout the zoom range and lets in twice as much light as an f/4 lens.

Camera shake isn’t something users of the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM should be concerned about as a 3.5-stop image stabiliser compensates any blur caused by movement. A ring-type USM motor offers silent autofocus at outstanding speeds, and manual adjustments can be made at any time with a simple twist of the focus ring.