{"product_id":"canon-ef-70-200mm-f2-8-l-is-ii-usm-second-hand","title":"CANON EF 70-200MM F2.8 L IS II USM - SECOND HAND","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCANON EF 70-200MM F\/2.8L IS II USM LENS – SECOND HAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Canon L-Series Telephoto Zoom\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile 70-200mm Focal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e – Covers one of the most popular professional telephoto zoom ranges, providing excellent flexibility for portraits, weddings, events, sports, wildlife and action photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstant f\/2.8 Maximum Aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Low-Light Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful Background Separation\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Portrait Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Wedding Photography Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e – The flexible focal range allows wedding photographers to capture portraits, ceremonies, candid moments and emotional details from a comfortable working distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for Sports Photography\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Action Photography Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e – The combination of responsive autofocus and flexible 70-200mm framing helps photographers follow and compose rapidly moving subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Event Photography Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e – Particularly useful when photographers need to work from a distance while still producing tightly framed images with professional subject separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for Wildlife Photography\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne Fluorite Optical Element\u003c\/strong\u003e – A high-performance fluorite element helps minimise chromatic aberrations and colour fringing while contributing to excellent image quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive UD Glass Elements\u003c\/strong\u003e – Five Ultra-Low Dispersion elements further suppress optical aberrations, helping maintain high levels of sharpness, contrast and colour accuracy throughout the zoom range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanon Super Spectra Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e – Specialised optical coatings help reduce flare and ghosting while improving contrast and colour reproduction in challenging lighting conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-Stop Optical Image Stabilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e – Built-in optical stabilisation provides up to approximately four stops of shake correction, helping photographers achieve sharper handheld images at slower shutter speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImage Stabilisation for Handheld Shooting\u003c\/strong\u003e – Particularly useful when working at longer focal lengths, where even small camera movements can become more noticeable in photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Panning Stabilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing-Type USM Autofocus Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e – Canon's ring-type Ultrasonic Motor delivers fast, accurate and quiet autofocus performance for still photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for Moving Subjects\u003c\/strong\u003e – Responsive USM autofocus makes the lens well suited to tracking athletes, wedding subjects, wildlife and other moving subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Time Manual Focus Override\u003c\/strong\u003e – Allows photographers to manually fine-tune focus without first having to switch the lens completely out of autofocus mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus Distance Limiter\u003c\/strong\u003e – A selectable focus limiter can help reduce unnecessary focus searching when photographing subjects within 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