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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM

FOCAL 70-200mmAPERTURE f/2.8WEIGHT 1480gFILTER 77mm
Sports & actionPortraitsStabilisedWeather sealed
New ≈£2,199
Used at MPB*£954–1,239
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Overview

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM is a full frame 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens for the Canon EF / EF-S mount. It weighs about 1480g and takes 77mm filters, with built-in stabilisation, and it's weather sealed.

It's a strong choice for sports & action, portraits. A 70–200mm-equivalent zoom; f/2.8 for indoor or floodlit games.

In our database it fits 11 camera bodies natively and 23 with an adapter. Approximate new price is £2,199; used at MPB it sells for £954–1,239 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).

Specifications

BrandCanon
MountsCanon EF / EF-S (First-party)
CoverageFull frame
Focal length70-200mm
Equivalent on Full frame70-200mm
Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5)105-300mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8
FocusAutofocus
StabilisationOptical
Weather sealingYes
Weight≈1480 g
Filter thread77 mm
Approx. new price£2,199
Used at MPB (Canon EF / EF-S)£954–1,239

Compatible camera bodies

11 native · 23 adapted

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV2016 · Full frameNativeFirst-party · used from £249 Canon EOS 6D Mark II2017 · Full frameNativeFirst-party · used from £424 Canon EOS 90D2019 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £589 Canon EOS 80D2016 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £444 Canon EOS 250D2019 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £374 Canon EOS-1D X Mark III2020 · Full frameNativeFirst-party · used from £789 Canon EOS-1D X Mark II2016 · Full frameNativeFirst-party · used from £279 Canon EOS 77D2017 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £304 Canon EOS 800D2017 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £354 Canon EOS 850D2020 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £454 Canon EOS 2000D2018 · APS-CNativeFirst-party · used from £194 Canon EOS R5 Mark II2024 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £3,199 Canon EOS R32021 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £2,099 Canon EOS R52020 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £1,239 Canon EOS R102022 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £699 Canon EOS R72022 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £664 Canon EOS R82023 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £789 Canon EOS R6 Mark II2022 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £1,369 Canon EOS R6 Mark III2025 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £1,779 Canon EOS R62020 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £809 Canon EOS R2018 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £504 Canon EOS RP2019 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £334 Canon EOS M50 Mark II2020 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £364 Canon EOS M6 Mark II2019 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £524 Canon EOS R12024 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · new ≈£6,399 Canon EOS R502023 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £244 Canon EOS R1002023 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £394 Canon EOS R50 V2025 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £459 Canon EOS R5 C2022 · Full frameAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS R adapter, full autofocus · used from £2,049 Canon EOS M502018 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £254 Canon EOS M2002019 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · new ≈— Canon EOS M1002017 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £219 Canon EOS M52016 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £204 Canon EOS M62017 · APS-CAdaptedVia Canon EF-EOS M adapter, full autofocus · used from £214

Alternatives to compare

Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S24-70mm · f/2.8 · 805g · Z≈£2,199 new · used from £504
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports70-200mm · f/2.8 · 1300g · E, L≈£2,299 new · used from £1,359
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II24-70mm · f/2.8 · 695g · E≈£2,099 new · used from £1,079
Panasonic Lumix S 24-70mm f/2.824-70mm · f/2.8 · 935g · L≈£2,099 new · used from £1,049

Where to buy

*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.

MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.

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Frequently asked questions

Which cameras is the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM compatible with?

It's available for Canon EF / EF-S. Native bodies here include Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Canon EOS 90D, Canon EOS 80D, Canon EOS 250D, Canon EOS-1D X Mark III, and it adapts to Canon mirrorless bodies.

Is the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM weather sealed?

Yes, it has dust and moisture resistance.

Does the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM have image stabilisation?

Yes, it has optical stabilisation, which helps on bodies without IBIS.

What is the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM best for?

Sports & action, Portraits. A 70–200mm-equivalent zoom; f/2.8 for indoor or floodlit games.

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