CANON EF 70-200MM F2.8 L IS II USM - SECOND HAND

CANON EF 70-200MM F/2.8L IS II USM LENS – SECOND HAND

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens – Second Hand is a professional-grade L-series telephoto zoom lens renowned for its combination of outstanding optical performance, bright constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, fast autofocus and effective image stabilisation, making it an exceptionally versatile choice for wedding, portrait, sports, wildlife, event, concert, action and low-light photography. Designed for Canon EF-mount cameras, its highly practical 70-200mm focal range allows photographers to move quickly from medium telephoto compositions at 70mm to tightly framed distant subjects at 200mm without changing lenses, while the constant f/2.8 aperture remains available throughout the entire zoom range for consistent exposure, strong low-light performance and excellent subject separation. The sophisticated optical design incorporates one fluorite element and five Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) elements to minimise chromatic aberrations and colour fringing while maintaining excellent sharpness, contrast and colour reproduction, with Canon's Super Spectra Coating helping control flare and ghosting. A built-in 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer assists with sharper handheld photography at slower shutter speeds, while dedicated stabilisation modes support both conventional handheld shooting and panning applications. Canon's ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) provides fast, accurate and quiet autofocus performance with full-time manual focus override, making the lens particularly capable when following moving subjects. Professional handling is complemented by internal focusing, a focus distance limiter, a minimum focusing distance of approximately 1.2m, weather-resistant L-series construction and a removable rotating tripod collar for improved balance on tripods and monopods. Its eight-blade circular aperture and 200mm telephoto reach allow photographers to create beautifully compressed backgrounds and smooth out-of-focus rendering, making it particularly attractive for portraits and weddings. Compatible natively with Canon full-frame and APS-C EF-mount DSLRs, where APS-C cameras provide an approximately 112-320mm equivalent field of view, the lens can also be used on compatible Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras via a Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter. For photographers wanting professional Canon telephoto performance without purchasing a brand-new premium lens, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM – Second Hand remains a highly capable and versatile workhorse lens for demanding photographic applications.

Key Features:

• Professional Canon L-Series Telephoto Zoom – Part of Canon's premium L-series range, the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM is designed for photographers who demand high optical quality, dependable autofocus and professional-grade construction.
• Versatile 70-200mm Focal Length – Covers one of the most popular professional telephoto zoom ranges, providing excellent flexibility for portraits, weddings, events, sports, wildlife and action photography.
• Constant f/2.8 Maximum Aperture – Maintains a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire 70-200mm zoom range, allowing photographers to maintain consistent exposure and strong low-light performance while zooming.
• Excellent Low-Light Performance – The large f/2.8 aperture allows more light to reach the camera sensor than slower telephoto zooms, making the lens particularly useful for indoor events, weddings, concerts and sports in challenging lighting.
• Beautiful Background Separation – Combining the f/2.8 aperture with longer telephoto focal lengths makes it possible to isolate subjects against smooth, defocused backgrounds for a professional photographic look.
• Outstanding Portrait Lens – The 70-200mm range provides flattering telephoto perspectives and excellent subject isolation, making the lens particularly popular for portraits, fashion, lifestyle and professional people photography.
• Excellent Wedding Photography Lens – The flexible focal range allows wedding photographers to capture portraits, ceremonies, candid moments and emotional details from a comfortable working distance.
• Ideal for Sports Photography – Fast autofocus, telephoto reach, a constant f/2.8 aperture and image stabilisation make the lens highly capable for photographing sporting action from the sidelines.
• Strong Action Photography Performance – The combination of responsive autofocus and flexible 70-200mm framing helps photographers follow and compose rapidly moving subjects.
• Excellent Event Photography Lens – Particularly useful when photographers need to work from a distance while still producing tightly framed images with professional subject separation.
• Suitable for Wildlife Photography – The 200mm telephoto end provides useful reach for larger wildlife and closer subjects, while the f/2.8 aperture is beneficial in lower-light conditions.
• One Fluorite Optical Element – A high-performance fluorite element helps minimise chromatic aberrations and colour fringing while contributing to excellent image quality.
• Five UD Glass Elements – Five Ultra-Low Dispersion elements further suppress optical aberrations, helping maintain high levels of sharpness, contrast and colour accuracy throughout the zoom range.
• Canon Super Spectra Coating – Specialised optical coatings help reduce flare and ghosting while improving contrast and colour reproduction in challenging lighting conditions.
• 4-Stop Optical Image Stabilizer – Built-in optical stabilisation provides up to approximately four stops of shake correction, helping photographers achieve sharper handheld images at slower shutter speeds.
• Image Stabilisation for Handheld Shooting – Particularly useful when working at longer focal lengths, where even small camera movements can become more noticeable in photographs.
• Dedicated Panning Stabilisation – The lens's stabilisation system includes a mode designed for panning with moving subjects, making it particularly useful for motorsport, cycling, athletics and other predictable lateral movement.
• Ring-Type USM Autofocus Motor – Canon's ring-type Ultrasonic Motor delivers fast, accurate and quiet autofocus performance for still photography.
• Excellent for Moving Subjects – Responsive USM autofocus makes the lens well suited to tracking athletes, wedding subjects, wildlife and other moving subjects.
• Full-Time Manual Focus Override – Allows photographers to manually fine-tune focus without first having to switch the lens completely out of autofocus mode.
• Focus Distance Limiter – A selectable focus limiter can help reduce unnecessary focus searching when photographing subjects within a known distance range.
• Approximately 1.2m Minimum Focus Distance – Allows the lens to focus relatively close for a professional 70-200mm telephoto zoom, increasing its versatility for tighter detail photographs.
• Approximately 0.21x Maximum Magnification – Provides useful close-up capability at the telephoto end for details, flowers, products and other smaller subjects.
• Eight-Blade Circular Aperture – The rounded diaphragm helps create attractive out-of-focus highlights and smooth background rendering when shooting at wider apertures.
• Strong Telephoto Compression – Longer focal lengths visually compress perspective, helping create the distinctive layered backgrounds commonly associated with professional portrait, wedding and sports photography.
• Internal Focusing System – Focusing takes place internally, helping maintain predictable handling and balance during operation.
• Professional Weather-Resistant Construction – Canon L-series construction incorporates environmental sealing measures designed to provide additional confidence when working in demanding outdoor conditions.
• Designed for Professional Use – Robust construction and professional controls make the lens suitable for frequent use by working photographers in demanding environments.
• Removable Rotating Tripod Collar – The tripod mount provides improved balance when using a tripod or monopod and allows quick rotation between horizontal and vertical camera orientation.
• 77mm Front Filter Thread – Accepts widely available 77mm screw-in photographic filters, allowing photographers to use compatible protective, polarising and other filters.
• Native Canon EF-Mount Compatibility – Designed for direct use with compatible Canon EOS DSLR cameras featuring the EF lens mount.
• Compatible with Canon Full-Frame DSLRs – Provides its native 70-200mm field of view on compatible full-frame Canon EOS DSLR bodies.
• Compatible with Canon APS-C DSLRs – Can be mounted directly to compatible Canon APS-C EF/EF-S DSLRs, where the 1.6x crop factor provides an approximately 112-320mm equivalent field of view.
• Additional Apparent Reach on APS-C Cameras – The approximately 112-320mm equivalent field of view makes the lens particularly attractive for sports, action and wildlife photographers using Canon APS-C bodies.
• Compatible with Canon EOS R via Mount Adapter – Can be used on compatible Canon EOS R mirrorless camera bodies with a suitable Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter.
• Excellent Option for EOS R Photographers – Adapting the lens allows photographers moving from Canon DSLR to EOS R mirrorless systems to continue using this professional EF L-series telephoto zoom.
• Useful for Hybrid Canon Camera Kits – Particularly valuable for photographers who operate both Canon DSLR and EOS R mirrorless bodies and want to share professional EF lenses between systems.
• Excellent for Concert & Stage Photography – The f/2.8 aperture and telephoto range are valuable when photographing performers from a distance under challenging indoor lighting.
• Great for Indoor Sports – A constant f/2.8 aperture provides an important advantage when faster shutter speeds are required in indoor arenas and venues with limited available light.
• Ideal for Motorsport Photography – Fast autofocus, telephoto framing and panning-oriented image stabilisation make the lens particularly capable for racetrack and motorsport photography.
• Excellent for Corporate & Event Photography – Allows photographers to capture natural moments from farther away without having to stand directly beside the subject.
• Strong Choice for Photojournalism – The combination of flexible telephoto coverage, bright aperture, autofocus performance and rugged construction makes the 70-200mm f/2.8 format extremely useful for documentary and news-style photography.
• Professional All-Round Telephoto Lens – Its combination of reach and aperture makes it useful across an unusually broad range of professional photography genres rather than limiting it to one specialised application.
• Second-Hand Professional Lens Value – Purchasing the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM second hand provides an opportunity to access professional Canon L-series optics at a more accessible price than purchasing a comparable premium telephoto lens new.
• Proven Canon 70-200mm Platform – The combination of a 70-200mm focal range, constant f/2.8 aperture, L-series optics, ring-type USM autofocus and 4-stop image stabilisation makes the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM – Second Hand a highly versatile professional telephoto lens for weddings, portraits, events, sports, action, wildlife and general professional photography.