Canon EF 70-210 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Canon Jun 1990
Canon Full frame

Canon EF 70-210 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

This is a full-frame zoom lens for Canon EF, covering 70-210 mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-4.5. It weighs 550 g, and was released in 1990. That combination suits portrait photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for full frame cameras. This short-to-super-telephoto zoom lens features a f/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture, making it ideal for portrait, street, events, sports, wildlife. The optical design incorporates 14 elements in 10 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/3.5-4.5
Aperture
70–210mm
Focal
550 g
Weight
Jun 1990
Released
Canon site

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Good for portrait
Street Events Sports Wildlife
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
70-210 mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5-4.5
Minimum aperture
f/29
Number of diaphragm blades
8
Optical construction
14 elements in 10 groups
Minimum focusing distance
1.2 m (47.24 inches)
Filter size
58 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF
Dimensions
73 x 121.5 mm
Weight
550 g (19.40 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Max Format size
Full frame
Usage
Portrait, Street, Events, Sports, Wildlife

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 20% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon EF 70-210 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
IMG_5959 Sundeleaf Plaza (2013)
01 IMG_5959 Sundeleaf Plaza (2013) by Alan G. Archer
Crepuscular rays
02 Crepuscular rays by Michal Jeska
Burg Gräfenstein
03 Burg Gräfenstein by Michal Jeska
IMG_4545 Welcome to Tualatin
04 IMG_4545 Welcome to Tualatin by Alan G. Archer
Bliesgau
05 Bliesgau by Michal Jeska
IMG_9539 Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 10 in E flat
06 IMG_9539 Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 10 in E flat by Alan G. Archer
Curves
07 Curves by Michal Jeska
Last rays of the day
08 Last rays of the day by Sherlock reborn
Bliesgau
09 Bliesgau by Michal Jeska
Wasteland Warriors
10 Wasteland Warriors by Michal Jeska
Happy Valentine's Day!
11 Happy Valentine's Day! by Michal Jeska
IMG_2317 Blue Heron Paper Mill
12 IMG_2317 Blue Heron Paper Mill by Alan G. Archer
IMG_2257 Let's Get Rollin'
13 IMG_2257 Let's Get Rollin' by Alan G. Archer
IMG_2311 Gus J. Solomon United States Court House
14 IMG_2311 Gus J. Solomon United States Court House by Alan G. Archer
IMG_1925 Cameron's Books and Magazines (1938–2021)
15 IMG_1925 Cameron's Books and Magazines (1938–2021) by Alan G. Archer
IMG_1481 Born Leslie Carter Hansen | Died Eric Ladd | July 29, 1920 – June 5, 2000
16 IMG_1481 Born Leslie Carter Hansen | Died Eric Ladd | July 29, 1920 – June 5, 2000 by Alan G. Archer
IMG_1065 Poultry Building (1921), Oregon State Fairgrounds
17 IMG_1065 Poultry Building (1921), Oregon State Fairgrounds by Alan G. Archer
IMG_1053 Hangs Motionless Upon the Air
18 IMG_1053 Hangs Motionless Upon the Air by Alan G. Archer
IMG_1057 Come Hither, Humans
19 IMG_1057 Come Hither, Humans by Alan G. Archer
IMG_0993 Resisting an Infamous Fifteen Minutes of Fame
20 IMG_0993 Resisting an Infamous Fifteen Minutes of Fame by Alan G. Archer
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Video reviews

1 on YouTube
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