Canon EF 70–210mm lens
# Canon EF 70–210mm lens

The EF 70–210mm lens is a discontinued telephoto zoom lens made by Canon Inc. It came in two different versions.

## Details

The lens has an EF mount and works with EOS film and digital cameras.

The lens comes in two different versions:

* Canon EF 70–210mm f/4 AFD (1987–1990)
* Canon EF 70–210mm f/3.5–4.5 USM (introduced 1990)

The variable-aperture USM model utilizes a rotating ring instead of a push-pull system for adjusting zoom.

The lens was superseded by the 80–200mm lens and the 70–200mm lenses.

## Specifications

| Attribute | f/4 | f/3.5-4.5 USM |
| - | - | - |
| Image | | |
| Key features |||
| Full-frame compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Image stabilizer | No | No |
| Ultrasonic Motor | No | Yes |
| L-series | No | No |
| Diffractive Optics | No | No |
| Macro | Yes | No |
| Technical data |||
| Aperture max | f/4 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Aperture min | f/32 | f/29 |
| Construction | 8 groups / 11 elements | 10 groups / 14 elements |
| # of diaphragm blades | 8 | 8 |
| Closest focusing distance | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) |
| Max. magnification | 0.24x | 0.17x |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 29°–9°20' | 29°–9°20' |
| Diagonal viewing angle | 34°–11°20' | 34°–11°20' |
| Vertical viewing angle | 19°30'–6°20' | 19°30'–6°20' |
| Physical data |||
| Weight | 605 g (1.334 lb) | 550 g (1.21 lb) |
| Maximum diameter | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 75.6 mm (2.98 in) |
| Length | 137.6 mm (5.42 in) | 121.5 mm (4.78 in) |
| Filter diameter | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Accessories |||
| Lens hood | ET-62II | ET-65II |
| Case | N/A | LH-C16 or ES-C17 |
| Retail information |||
| Release date | May 1987 | June 1990 |
| MSRP (yen) | 56,600 | 50,000 |
| Street price $ | N/A | N/A |
