Professional Design and Durability

Being designed for professional use, the 70-200mm II has been ruggedized with advanced weather sealing. The weight has also been reduced by approximately 29%, to just under 2.3 lb, making this model among the lightest in its class. Optics have also been designed for balance with an internal zoom mechanism, minimizing front heaviness to provide a more ergonomic center of gravity.

Other features of the physical design include three programmable focus hold buttons, all located in 90-degree increments, for more tactile control over select settings in both landscape and portrait orientation. Users also have a removable tripod foot for added stability on support systems.

• Focus range limiter switch will optimize performance and improve AF speed and responsiveness in certain shooting scenarios.
• Zoom ring torque has been optimized.
• Iris lock switch prevents users from accidentally moving the aperture ring to or from the auto aperture position.
• Front lens element has a fluorine coating that repels water, oil, and other contaminants and makes the lens easier to clean.
• Included lens hood features a locking button and a filter window for easier adjustment of variable filters (e.g. polarizers, ND).