Canon EF80-200mm f/2.8L

• Specifications
• Reviews
• Sample Images
• Initial launch information.

Known at the time of its launch (1989) as the 'Magic Drainpipe', the lens was of very good optical quality, one of the last longer lenses not to get the white body treatment. AF is quite noisy. Many were used by sports photographers, so have not had a tough life. Check any on offer well, since most spare parts are no longer available.

Available from: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | B&H | Adorama

Lens specifications

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture	80-200mm 1:2.8
Lens Construction	16 elements in 13 groups
Minimum Aperture	32
Closest Focusing Distance	1.8m
Maximum Magnification	x 0.13
Filter Size	72mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight	84 x 185.7mm, 1,330g

Which 80-200? - a list of all versions

Canon EF 80-200mm lens
Type	2.8L	4.5–5.6	4.5–5.6 USM	4.5–5.6 II
Key features
Image stabilizer	No
Environmental Sealing	No
USM	No		Yes	No
L-series	Yes	No
Diffractive Optics	No
Technical data
Maximum aperture (Min F Stop)	/2.8	/4.5–5.6
Minimum aperture (Max F Stop)	/32	/29	/22–27	/22
Filter diameter	72 mm	52 mm
Diagonal viewing angle	30°–12°
Physical data
Weight	1,330 g	275 g	260 g	250 g
Max. Diameter x Length	84 mm x 185.7 mm	71.2mm x 77.8 mm	69 x 78.5mm
Groups/elements	13/16	7/10
# of diaphragm blades	8	5
Closest focusing distance	1.8 m	1.5 m
Retail information
Release date	September 1989	November 1990	June 1992	March 1995

EF80-200mm f/2.8L reviews and articles

• Canon UK / US Information Page
• Amazon
• Northlight Images
• Canon CPN article
• Fred Miranda
• Lens Tip
• Digital Picture
• PhotoZone
• SLR Gear
• Lens Review
• ePhotozine

Written a review? Contact us and we'll add it to the list.

Sample images

None available.

Product launch

No information available on the 1989 launch of this lens.