Optics
Focal Length
24-70mm
85mm
Zoom Ratio
2.9x
1x
Max Aperture
f/2.8
f/1.8
Min Aperture
f/22
f/16
Elements / Groups
18 / 13
11 / 7
Special Elements
1 Super UD, 2 UD, 3 Aspherical
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Coatings
Fluorine coating, Super Spectra coating
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Diaphragm Blades
9
11
Max Magnification
0.21x
-
Focus
Min Focus Dist.
38cm
65cm
Autofocus
AF Motor Type
Ring-type ultrasonic
STM
Focus Method
internal
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Full-time Manual
Distance Scale
Focus Limiter
Physical
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Weight
805 g
369 g
Dimensions (D x L)
89 x 113 mm
79.5 x 75 mm
Filter Thread
82 mm
67 mm
Weather Sealing
Hood Supplied
Tripod Collar
Features
Image Stabilization
Zoom Method
Rotary (Extending)
Internal
Power Zoom
Zoom Lock
Aperture Ring
Breathing Correction
Parfocal
Custom Buttons
0
0
Color
Black
Black
General
Launch Price
USD 2299
USD 229
Announce Date
Feb 7, 2012
Jan 9, 2026
Sensor Format
Full Frame
Full Frame