Canon EF Lenses

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Canon EF Lenses
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Canon EF 8-15mm f/4.0L USM Fisheye   Print Canon EF 8-15mm f/4.0L USM Fisheye Specifications analog / digital 180 - 175.3 1:2.6 22 7   15 holder 78.5 83 540 Ring-USM | FLE | SIC   rotary yes     EW-77* 2011 *fits for 15mm only; TIPA Professional DSLR Lens Award 2012; features a zoom limiter for APS-C cameras PhotoZone tested on EOS 5DII; SLRgear
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Picture of Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Print Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Specifications APS-C only 107.3 - 63.3 1:4.2 22 - 27 6 rounded 24 77 83.5 89.8 385 Ring-USM | IF | SIC   rotary yes yes* yes* EW-83E (bayonet, flower) 2004 *MaxMax.com notes, that this lens shows an IR focus behavior far off all other lenses, so cameras will either not autofocus correctly in IR sessions or if focus adjusted to this lens, will not autofocus correctly with other lenses. PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and 50D; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L USM   Print Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L USM Specifications     analog / digital 114 1:10 22 5 / 6* polygonal 25 R-Gel 77 87 538 Ring-USM | RF -/- -/- yes yes yes fixed 1991 - 2007 *Canon Camera Museum states 5, Ken Rockwell reports 6 (his example was from 2006) SLRgear; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM   Print Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Specifications analog / digital 114 1:10 22 6 rounded 20 R-Gel 80 94 643 Ring-USM -/- -/- yes     fixed 2007   PhotoZone tested on EOS 5DII; SLRgear; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye   Print Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Specifications   analog / digital 180 1:7.1 22 5 polygonal 20 R-Gel 73 62 330 AFD | SH -/- -/- no no yes fixed (flower) 1987   PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; Fred Miranda Ratings; The Digital Picture
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Pictures of Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Print Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Specifications APS-C only 84.3 - 18.3 1:4.8 22 - 38 7 rounded 35 72 81.6 87.5 575 Ring-USM | IF   rotary yes     EW-78E 2009 features automatic tripod detection PhotoZone tested on EOS 50D; DxO Labs; SLRgear; LensTests; Photodo
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM     Print Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM Specifications     analog / digital 108.1 - 63 1:4.5 22 7 polygonal 28 77 84 103 600 Ring-USM yes rotary yes no cam EW-83E 2001 - 2007 Nickname: "Coke Bottle" PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Castleman: EF 2.8/16-35L I vs. II; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Pictures of Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Print Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Specifications analog / digital 108.1 - 63 1:4.5 22 7 rounded 28 82 / R-Gel 88.5 111.6 640 Ring-USM | IF yes rotary yes no   EW-88* 2007 *size: 109-121 x 41mm (elliptical); TIPA Best Professional Lens Award 2007; Technical Farm cine mod available (see Cine Lens Lists or print sheet for details) PhotoZone tested on EOS 5DII; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Castleman: EF 2.8/16-35L I vs. II; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4.0L   Print Canon TS-E 17mm f/4.0L Specifications analog / digital 104 1:7.1 22 8 rounded 25 -/- 88.9 106.7 820 MF only | RF -/- -/- yes     -/- 2009 TIPA Best Professional Lens Award 2009; tilt up to 6.5°, shift up to 12mm, rotation up to 90°; not compatible with extension tubes, but reported to work with Canon's series II extenders; proPsolution TSE Adapter and Zörk Rear Shift Adapter available supporting a static nodal point PhotoZone tested on EOS 5DII; Fred Miranda Ratings; The Digital Picture
Canon EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM   Print Canon EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM Specifications     analog / digital 104 - 63 1:9.1 22 7   42 77 84 96 545 Ring-USM | IF yes rotary yes   yes EW-83CII 1996 - 2001   PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM Picture of Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM Print Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM Specifications analog / digital 104 - 57.3 1:4.2 22 7 rounded (?*) 28 77 84 97 500 Ring-USM | IF yes rotary yes yes yes / no EW-83E 2003 *Ken Rockwell claims polygonal; TIPA Interchangeable Lens Award 2003 PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D, 50D and 5DII; SLRgear; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM   Print Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Specifications APS-C only 78.3 - 27.5 1:5.9 22 7 rounded 35 77 84 111 645 Ring-USM no rotary yes   yes EW-83J 2006   PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and 50D; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM   Print Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM Specifications APS-C only 78.3 - 18.3 1:3.6 22 - 32 6 rounded 30 67 79 92 475 Ring-USM | IF | SIC no rotary yes yes yes EW-73B 2004   PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and 50D; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6   Print Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Specifications     APS-C only 74.2 - 27.5 1:3.6 22 - 38 6 rounded 28 58 69 66 190 MM | FF no rotary yes no no* EW-60C 2004 - 2005 *hot spot at wide angles; Nickname: "Dog Toy"; focus ring and lens hood rotate during AF operation SLRgear
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM   Print Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM Specifications       APS-C only 74.2 - 27.5 1:3.6 22 - 38 6 rounded 28 58 69 66 190 Micro-USM | FF no rotary yes     EW-60C 2004 - 2005 focus ring and lens hood rotate during AF operation  
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II   Print Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II Specifications   APS-C only 74.2 - 27.5 1:3.6 22 - 38 6 rounded 28 58 69 66 190 MM | FF no rotary yes     EW-60C 2005 - 2008 focus ring and lens hood rotate during AF operation PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II USM   Print Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II USM Specifications       APS-C only 74.2 - 27.5 1:3.6 22 - 38 6 rounded 28 58 69 66 190 Micro-USM | FF no rotary yes     EW-60C 2005 - 2007 focus ring and lens hood rotate during AF operation DxO Labs
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS   Print Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Specifications APS-C only 74.2 - 27.5 1:3.6 22 - 38 6 rounded 25 58 (1) 68.5 84.5 200 MM | FF no rotary yes     EW-60C 2007 focus ring and lens hood rotate during AF operation PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and 50D; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Pictures of Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Print Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Specifications APS-C only 74.2 - 27.5 1:2.9 22 - 38 6 rounded 25 58 68.5 84.5 200 MM | FF no rotary yes     EW-60C 2011 focus ring and lens hood rotate during AF operation DxO Labs; SLRgear; LensTests
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Picture of Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Print Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Specifications APS-C only 74.2 - 11.3 1:4.8 22 - 38 6 rounded 45 67 75.4 101 455 MM | IF   rotary yes     EW-73B 2009 features automatic tripod detection PhotoZone tested on EOS 50D; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Photodo
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM     Print Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Specifications APS-C only 74.2 - 11.3 1:3.6 22 - 38 7 rounded 39 67 76.6 96 480 STM | IF   rotary       EW-73B 2012 supports Dynamic IS for movie mode PhotoZone tested on EOS 50D; SLRgear
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS   Print Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Specifications APS-C only 74.2 - 7 1:4.2 22 - 38 6 rounded 45 72 78.6 102 595 MM | RF no rotary yes     EW-78D 2008 focus ring rotates during AF operation; for SN range 450xxxxxxx to 631xxxxxxx a problem of loosening screws in the barrel causing the zoom to get stuck was reported, Canon offers free check and repair service PhotoZone tested on EOS 50D; DxO Labs; SLRgear
Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM   Print Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Specifications analog / digital 94 1:7.1 22 5   25 72 78 71 405 Ring-USM | FLE* -/- -/- yes no no EW-75II 1992 *mir.com.my states an IF / RF focus mechanism combo for this lens PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and 5DII; SLRgear; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Pictures of Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Print Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Specifications analog / digital 94 - 63 1:7.7 22 - 27 5 polygonal 34 77 84 69 340 Ring-USM | IF   rotary yes no yes / no EW-83II 1993 - 2008 built-in flare-blocking diaphragm PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; DxO Labs; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 20-35mm f/2.8L   Print Canon EF 20-35mm f/2.8L Specifications       analog / digital 94 - 63 1:11.1 32 8   50 72 89 79.2 570 AFD | FLE* yes rotary no     EW-75II 1989 *mir.com.my states an IF / RF / SH focus mechanism combo for this lens PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 22-55mm f/4.0-5.6 USM Pictures of Canon EF 22-55mm f/4.0-5.6 USM   Print Canon EF 22-55mm f/4.0-5.6 USM Specifications       analog / digital 90 - 43 1:5 22 - 32 5   35 58 66 59.4 175 Micro-USM   rotary no yes   EW-60D 1998   Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8   Print Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 Specifications analog / digital 84 1:6.3 22 6   25 58 68 49 270 AFD | FLE* -/- -/- no no no EW-60II 1988 *mir.com.my states an IF / RF / SH focus mechanism combo for this lens PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; SLRgear; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Picture of Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM   Print Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Specifications analog* / digital 84 1:4.3 22 7 rounded 20 58 68.4 55.7 280 Ring-USM | RF -/- -/- yes     EW-65B 2012 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies SLRgear; LensTests
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L USM   Print Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L USM Specifications       analog / digital 84 1:6.3 22 7 rounded 25 77 84 77 550 Ring-USM -/- -/- yes     EW-83DII 1997 - 2008   PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; Castleman; Fred Miranda Ratings, 16-9.net: EF 1.4/24L vs. Zeiss 2.8/21 Distagon
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM   Print Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Specifications analog / digital 84 1:5.9 22 8 rounded 25 77 93.5 86.9 650 Ring-USM | RF -/- -/- yes     EW-83K 2008   PhotoZone tested on EOS 5DII; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Photoscala; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L Pictures of Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L Print Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L Specifications analog / digital 84 1:7.1 22 8   30 72 78 87 570 MF only | RF -/- -/- no yes yes EW-75BII (bayonet, round) 1991 - 2009 tilt up to 8°, shift up to 11mm, rotation up to 90°; front lens protrudes far into the filter thread - some filters (esp. effect or close-up lenses) might not fit without additional distance ring; Zörk Rear Shift Adapter (tripod mount) available to maintain a static nodal point PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II   Print Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Specifications analog / digital 84 1:2.9 22 8 (?) rounded 21 82 88.5 106.9 780 MF only | RF -/- -/- yes     EW-88B 2009 tilt up to 8.5°, shift up to 12mm, rotation up to 90°; proPsolution TSE Adapter and Zörk Rear Shift Adapter (tripod mounts) available supporting a static nodal point PhotoZone tested on EOS 5DII; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4.0L IS USM     Print Canon EF 24-70mm f/4.0L IS USM Specifications       analog* / digital 84 - 34 1:1.4 22 9 rounded 38 77 83.4 93 600 Ring-USM | IF   rotary yes     EW-83L (bayonet) 2012 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; Canon will start shipping these with the new Pinch Lens Caps in 2013  
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Pictures of Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Print Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Specifications analog / digital 74 - 29 1:3.4 22 8 rounded 38 77 83 124 950 Ring-USM | IF yes rotary yes yes yes EW-83F (bayonet, flower) 2002 Nickname: "Breadwinner Mark II" / "Red Brick"; Technical Farm cine mod available (see Cine Lens Lists or print sheet for details) PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and on EOS 5DII; DxO Labs; SLRgear; LensTests; Fred Miranda Ratings; Castleman: vs. 2.8/28-70mm
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM     Print Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Specifications analog / digital 84 - 34 1:4.7 22 9 rounded 38 82 88.5 113 805 Ring-USM | IF   rotary yes     EW-88C 2012 ZoomLock; dust / weatherproof construction PhotoZone tested on 5DII
Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM   Print Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Specifications analog / digital 84 - 28.3 1:6.3 22 - 32 6   50 67 73 70 380 Ring-USM no rotary yes no yes / no EW-73II 1996 - 2008 Nickname: "Goldfinger" PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; DxO Labs; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM Pictures of Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM Print Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM Specifications analog* / digital 84 - 23.2 1:4.4 22 8 rounded 45 77 84 107 670 Ring-USM | IF | SIC yes rotary yes   no EW-83H 2005 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D, 50D and 5DII; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Photodo; LensTests; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 Picture of Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 Print Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 Specifications   analog / digital 75 1:7.7 22 5   30 52 67 43 185 AFD | SH -/- -/- no yes yes EW-65II 1987   PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; SLRgear; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Picture of Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM   Print Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Specifications analog* / digital 75 1:5 22 7 rounded 23 58 68.4 51.5 260 Ring-USM | RF -/- -/- yes     EW-65B 2012 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies PhotoZone tested on EOS 50D and 5DII; SLRgear; LensTests
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Picture of Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Print Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Specifications analog / digital 75 1:5.6 22 7 polygonal 25 58 74 56 310 Ring-USM | RF -/- -/- yes     EW-63II 1995   PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D, 50D and 5DII; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Photodo; Castleman; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5     Print Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Specifications       analog / digital 75 - 43 1:4.5 29 5   39 52 70 74.8 300 AFD | FF   rotary no     EW-68A 1987    
Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II     Print Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II Specifications       analog / digital 75 - 43 1:4.5 29 5   39 52 70 76.5 285 AFD | FF   rotary no   yes EW-68A 1988   PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D
Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM   Print Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM Specifications       analog / digital 75 - 43 1:5.6 22 8   50 77 83 118 880 Ring-USM | IF yes rotary yes no no EW-83BII 1993 Nickname: "Breadwinner" PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; DxO Labs; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings; Castleman: EF 2.8/24-70mm vs. 2.8/28-70mm
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Pictures of Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6   Print Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Specifications     analog / digital 75 - 30 1:3.9 22 - 38 5   38 58 66.4 71.2 200 MM | FF   rotary no     EW-60C 1996   Photodo
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 USM   Print Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 USM Specifications       analog / digital 75 - 30 1:5.5 38 5   50 58 72 77.5 330 Ring-USM   rotary yes     EW-60C 1991   Photodo
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II Pictures of Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II   Print Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II Specifications   analog / digital 75 - 30 1:3.9 22 - 38 5 polygonal 38 58 66.4 71.2 200 MM | FF no rotary no     EW-60C 1999 focus ring and lens hood rotate during AF operation Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II USM     Print Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II USM Specifications       analog / digital 75 - 30 1:3.9 38 5   38 58 63.5 68.5 200 Micro-USM | FF   rotary no     EW-60C 1993 no real focus ring available at all / rotates during AF operation  
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 III USM     Print Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 III USM Specifications       analog / digital 75 - 30 1:3.9 38 5   38 58 65 63.5 205 Micro-USM | FF   rotary no     EW-60C 1995 focus ring and lens hood rotate during AF operation  
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 IV USM     Print Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 IV USM Specifications     analog / digital 75 - 30 1:3.9 38 5   38 58 66.4 61.2 200 Micro-USM | FF   rotary no     EW-60C 1996 focus ring and lens hood rotate during AF operation Photodo
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 V USM     Print Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 V USM Specifications     analog / digital 75 - 30 1:3.9 22 - 38 5   38 58 66.4 71.2 200 Micro-USM | FF   rotary no     EW-60C 1999 focus ring and lens hood rotate during AF operation  
Canon EF 28-80mm f/2.8-4.0L USM   Print Canon EF 28-80mm f/2.8-4.0L USM Specifications       analog / digital 75 - 30 1:5 22 8   50 72 84 119.5 945 USM (?) | FF* | E-M** yes rotary no     EW-79*** (clip-on, round) 1989 *has a freely rotatable filter thread; **speed depends on the focal length chosen: 1/6 ring turn at 28mm, 1/2 turn at 80mm to focus from minimum distance to infinity; *** 43mm deep, try ES-79 with APS-C cameras Photodo
Canon EF 28-90mm f/4.0-5.6     Print Canon EF 28-90mm f/4.0-5.6 Specifications       analog / digital 75 - 27 1:3.3 22 - 32 5   38 58 67 71 180 MM | FF   rotary no     EW-60C 2000 no real focus ring available at all / rotates during AF operation  
Canon EF 28-90mm f/4.0-5.6 USM     Print Canon EF 28-90mm f/4.0-5.6 USM Specifications     analog / digital 75 - 27 1:3.3 22 - 32 5   38 58 67 71 190 Micro-USM | FF   rotary no     EW-60C 2000 - 2006 no real focus ring available at all / rotates during AF operation  
Canon EF 28-90mm f/4.0-5.6 II     Print Canon EF 28-90mm f/4.0-5.6 II Specifications       analog / digital 75 - 27 1:3.3 22 - 32 5   38 58 67 71 190 MM | FF   rotary no     EW-60C 2003 - 2006 no real focus ring available at all / rotates during AF operation  
Canon EF 28-90mm f/4.0-5.6 II USM     Print Canon EF 28-90mm f/4.0-5.6 II USM Specifications analog / digital 75 - 27 1:3.3 22 - 32 5   38 58 67 71 190 Micro-USM | FF   rotary no     EW-60C 2002 no real focus ring available at all / rotates during AF operation; silver edition Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 28-90mm f/4.0-5.6 III     Print Canon EF 28-90mm f/4.0-5.6 III Specifications   analog / digital 75 - 27 1:3.3 22 - 32 5   38 58 67 71.2 190 MM | FF   rotary yes     EW-60C 2004 - 2007 focus ring and lens hood rotate during AF operation; silver edition  
Canon EF 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6     Print Canon EF 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6 Specifications       analog / digital 75 - 23.2 1:5.3 22 - 32 6 rounded 48 58 67 68 210 MM   rotary yes     EW-63B 2002 - 2006    
Canon EF 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6 USM     Print Canon EF 28-105mm f/4.0-5.6 USM Specifications     analog / digital 75 - 23.2 1:5.3 22 - 32 6 rounded 48 58 67 68 210 Micro-USM II | IF   rotary yes     EW-63B 2002 - 2008 silver ring series, no USM "corn" ring (Ultrasonic label on the same side like the big 28-105mm imprint) Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Pictures of Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM & EW-63   Print Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Specifications       analog / digital 75 - 23.2 1:5.3 22 - 27 5 / 7* polygonal 50 58 72 75 375 Ring-USM | IF | SIC   rotary yes no yes EW-63 (+63II) 1992 - 2000 *an early version had 5, later version had 7 aperture blades (the early version has a flower symbol for Macro position printed on the barrel, the later version just reads "Macro"); also see filter thread comment below PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; DxO Labs; Photodo
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM Pictures of Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM & EW-63 Print Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM Specifications analog / digital 75 - 23.2 1:5.3 22 - 27 7 polygonal 50 58 72 75 375 Ring-USM | IF   rotary yes     EW-63II* 2000 - 2009 *size: 81 x 40mm; front lens protrudes far into the filter thread - a distance ring might be required to use some filters (esp. effect or close-up lenses, true for B+W +10 Close Up lenses for example) Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Pictures of Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM & EW-63 Print Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Specifications analog* / digital 75 - 18 1:5.3 22 - 36 6 polygonal 45 72 78.4 96.8 540 Ring-USM | IF | SIC no rotary yes yes yes EW-78BII 1998 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; Nickname: "Dust Trumpet"; EISA Lens of the Year Award 1998-1999 PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6     Print Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Specifications       analog / digital 75 - 12 1:3.6 22 - 36 6   45 72 78.4 89.6 495 MM   rotary yes     EW-78D 2000    
Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM     Print Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM Specifications   analog / digital 75 - 12 1:3.6 22 - 36 6   45 72 78.4 89.6 500 Micro-USM | IF | SIC* no rotary yes     EW-78D 2000 *Canon advertised the lens using SIC for superior close focus capabilities (FLE?) Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM   Print Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Specifications analog* / digital 75 - 8.2 1:3.3 22 - 38 8 rounded 70 77 92 194 1670 Ring-USM | IF yes push-pull yes yes yes EW-83G 2004 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; focus limiter (full, 2.5m - ∞); optional detachable tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring B (W) PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and 5DII; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 35mm f/2.0   Print Canon EF 35mm f/2.0 Specifications analog / digital 63 1:4.4 22 5   25 52 67.4 42.5 210 AFD | SH -/- -/- no no no EW-65* 1990 *alternately ES65 at FF cameras and ET65 at APS-C cameras (will not fit in reverse fashion on the mounted lens) will fit well PhotoZone tested on EOS 50D and 5DII; SLRgear; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 35mm f/2.0 IS USM     Print Canon EF 35mm f/2.0 IS USM Specifications       analog* / digital 63 1:4.2   8   24 67 78 63 335 Ring-USM | IF -/- -/-       EW-67II 2012 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; Canon will start shipping these with the new Pinch Lens Caps in 2013  
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM   Print Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Specifications analog / digital 63 1:5.6 22 8   30 72 79 86 580 Ring-USM | RF -/- -/- yes   no EW-78C 1998   PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and 5DII; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Photodo; Castleman; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5     Print Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 Specifications       analog / digital 63 - 34 1:5 22 - 29 5   39 52 70 63 245 AFD   rotary no (?)     EW-68B 1987 optical design based on the NewFD 35-70mm f/3.5-4.0 Photodo
Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 A     Print Canon EF 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 A Specifications       analog / digital 63 - 34 1:5 22 - 29 5   39 52 68.8 63 230 AFD   rotary no (?)     EW-68B 1988 does not feature an MF/AF switch, so no manual focus available Photodo
Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 Pictures of Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6   Print Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 Specifications   analog / digital 63 - 30 1:4 22 - 32 5   37 52 68.6 61 180 AFD | FF tested ok rotary no (?) no no EW-62* 1990 *via screw-in Hood Adapter Ring 62; does not have a real focus ring / rotates during AF operation, optional screw-in manual focus ring available (screws into filter thread, see Canon EF-M manual p11 & p35); also see General Notes #2 Photodo
Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 USM     Print Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 USM Specifications       analog / digital 63 - 30 1:4 32 5   38 52 65 61 170 Micro-USM   rotary yes     EW-54II 1992 see General Notes #2  
Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 II     Print Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 II Specifications       analog / digital 63 - 30 1:4 32 5   38 52 65 61 170 MM   rotary yes     EW-54II 1993 see General Notes #2  
Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III     Print Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III Specifications     analog / digital 63 - 30 1:4.4 32 5   40 52 65 63.5 175 MM | FF   rotary yes     EW-54II 1995 see General Notes #2  
Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 Power Zoom     Print Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 Power Zoom Specifications       analog / digital 63 - 30 1:5.5 32 5   50 52 68 72 205 MM   PZ, internal no (?)       1990 zooms electronically via buttons (no zoom ring here); does not feature an MF/AF switch, so no manual focus available  
Canon EF 35-105mm f/4.5-5.6     Print Canon EF 35-105mm f/4.5-5.6 Specifications     analog / digital 63 - 23.2 1:6.3 29 5   85 58 70.6 63.6 280 MM | FF   rotary no (?)     EW-68B 1991 - 1995 focus ring rotates during AF operation; also see General Notes #2  
Canon EF 35-105mm f/4.5-5.6 USM Pictures of Canon EF 35-105mm f/4.5-5.6 USM   Print Canon EF 35-105mm f/4.5-5.6 USM Specifications   analog / digital 63 - 23.2 1:6.3 22 - 27 5 polygonal 85 58 67.7 62.5 280 Micro-USM | FF   rotary no (?)     EW-60B* 1992 - 1996 *size: 81 x 26mm; no real focus ring available / rotates during AF operation; no distance scale; also see General Notes #2  
Canon EF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5     Print Canon EF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Specifications       analog / digital 63 - 23.2 1:6.3 22 - 29 5   85 58 73.2 81.9 400 AFD   push-pull no (?)       1987 - 1991    
Canon EF 35-135mm f/4.0-5.6 USM Pictures of Canon EF 35-135mm f/4.0-5.6 USM Print Canon EF 35-135mm f/4.0-5.6 USM Specifications       analog / digital 63 - 18 1:6.7 32 5   75 58 72 86.4 425 Ring-USM | RF | SIC   rotary yes     EW-62 1990 (- 1997?)   Photodo
Canon EF 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5     Print Canon EF 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Specifications       analog / digital 63 - 18 1:6.3 22 - 29 6   95 58 73.4 94.5 475 AFD   push-pull no (?)     EW-68B 1988 - 1990    
Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM     Print Canon EF 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6L USM Specifications     analog / digital 54.3 - 5.5 1:4 22 - 32 8   67 - 60 - 220* 72 85 167.4 1385 Ring-USM | IF | SIC no push-pull yes     EW-78II 1993 - 2004 *at 35 - 135 - 350mm; TIPA Interchangeable Lens Award 1993; adjustable sliding / push-pull smoothness (that's what the Smooth - Tight ring settings are for); optional detachable tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring B (W) PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 38-76mm f/4.5-5.6     Print Canon EF 38-76mm f/4.5-5.6 Specifications       analog / digital 59.3 - 31.8 1:6.7 27 5   58 52 65 63.8 155 MM   rotary no (?)     EW-54II 1995    
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM (pancake) Pictures of Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM (pancake)   Print Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Specifications analog / digital 57 1:5.6 22 7 rounded 30 52 68 27 130 STM with FTM | IF   -/-       ES-52 2012 shows an extreme sensitivity for applied pressure (applying lens cap, carrying in camera bag etc.) and might / will stop working until remounting the lens or restarting the camera - Canon is going to release a firmware update for this problem (of rather physical construction) PhotoZone tested on EOS 50D and on 5DII; SLRgear; Roger Cicala; LensTests
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8   Print Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Specifications analog / digital 51 1:6.3 22 8   40 72 81 90 689 MF only | RF -/- -/- no yes yes EW-79BII 1991 tilt up to 8°, shift up to 11mm, rotation up to 90°; front lens protrudes far into the filter thread - some filters (esp. effect or close-up lenses) might not fit without additional distance ring; Zörk Rear Shift Adapter (tripod mount) available to maintain a static nodal point Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 Pictures of Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 Print Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 Specifications       analog / digital 46 1:6.7 22 5 polygonal 45 52 67.4 42.5 190 AFD | SH -/- -/- no yes yes ES-65 / II / III 1987 - 1990 Nickname: "Grandad"; ES-65 II doesn't have flocking SLRgear; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Pictures of Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Print Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Specifications analog / digital 46 1:6.7 22 5 polygonal 45 52 68.2 41 130 MM | SH -/- -/- no yes yes ES-62* 1990 *via screw-in adapter; Nickname: "Thrifty Fifty"; focus ring rotates during AF operation PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and 5DII; DxO Labs; Photodo; LensTests; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Pictures of Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Print Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Specifications analog / digital 46 1:6.7 22 8 polygonal 45 58 73.8 50.5 290 Micro-USM | SH -/- -/- no no no ES-71 / II* 1993 *size: 85 x 41mm, ES-71 doesn't have flocking (reflection problems reported); Nickname: "Nifty Fifty" / "Fiddy"; offers FTM despite its Micro-only-USM PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D, 50D and 5DII; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Photodo; LensTests; Fred Miranda Ratings; Photo.Net: vs. 1.8/50 II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM   Print Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Specifications analog / digital 46 1:6.7 16 8 rounded 45 72 84 66 545 Ring-USM -/- -/- yes     ES-78 2007   PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and 5DII; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Fred Miranda Ratings; Castleman: EF 1.2/50L vs. 1.4/50mm
Canon EF 50mm f/1.0L USM   Print Canon EF 50mm f/1.0L USM Specifications       analog / digital 46 1:9.1 16 8   60 72 92 81 987 Ring-USM | E-M (1) -/- -/- no     ES-79II 1989   Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings; Castleman: EF 1.0/50L vs. 1.4/50 and 1.8/50 II
Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro   Print Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Specifications analog / digital 46 1:2 32 6 polygonal 23 52 67.5 62.9 270 AFD | SH -/- -/- no no no -- 1987 working distance at 1:2 is 105mm; magnification of 1:1 is possible via Life-Size Converter EF PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 50-200mm f/3.5-4.5     Print Canon EF 50-200mm f/3.5-4.5 Specifications       analog / digital 46 - 12 1:4.4 22 - 29 8   120 58 75.6 146.4 690 AFD | FF yes push-pull no (?)     ET-62II 1987 - 1990   Photodo
Canon EF 50-200mm f/3.5-4.5L     Print Canon EF 50-200mm f/3.5-4.5L Specifications       analog / digital 46 - 12 1:4.4 22 - 29 8   120 58 75.6 145.8 695 AFD | FF yes push-pull no (?)     ET-62II 1988 - 1990   Photodo
Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM   Print Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM Specifications       analog / digital 43 - 12 1:4.8 22 - 27 6   120 52 70 97 310 Micro-USM   rotary no     ET-54 1998 - 2003   Photodo
Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM   Print Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM Specifications analog / digital 43 - 12 1:4.8 22 - 27 6   120 52 70.4 97.3 310 Micro-USM   rotary no yes yes ET-54 2003 - 2007 Nickname: "Pocket Rocket II"; improved AF speed PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; DxO Labs; SLRgear
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Pictures of Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Print Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Specifications APS-C only 27.5 - 6.2 1:3.2 22 - 32 7 rounded 110 58 70 108 390 MM | FF   rotary yes     ET-60 2007 TIPA Entry Level Lens Award 2008 PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and 50D; DxO Labs; SLRgear; LensTests; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Pictures of Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Print Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Specifications APS-C only 27.5 - 6.2 1:3.2 22 - 32 7 rounded 110 58 70 108 390 MM | FF   rotary yes     ET-60 2011 cosmetic changes only DxO Labs; LensTests
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Picture of Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Print Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Specifications APS-C only 24.3 1:1 32 7   20 52 72.8 69.8 335 Ring-USM | IF -/- -/- yes     ET-67B 2005 working distance at 1:1 is 90mm PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and 50D; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo Pictures of Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo Print Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo Specifications analog / digital 18.4 5:1 16 6   24 58 81 98 730 MF only | FLE* -/- -/- yes     Lens hood for ... 1999 *mir.com.my states a triple group floating system for this lens (RF / SH not specified); working distance at 1:1 is 105mm, at 5:1 it's 40mm; detachable tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring B (B) Fred Miranda Ratings; NNP Macro lens comparison (german)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM   Print Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM Specifications analog / digital 34 - 12 1:4.8 32 8   120 67 76 172 705 Ring-USM | IF yes rotary yes yes yes ET-74 (bayonet, round) 1999 focus limiter (full, 3m - ∞); optional detachable tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring A (W) / A II (W) / A (B) PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; SLRgear; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L IS USM Pictures of Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L IS USM & ET-74 Print Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L IS USM Specifications analog* / digital 34 - 12 1:4.8 32 8 rounded 120 67 76 172 760 Ring-USM | IF yes rotary yes     ET-74 (bayonet, round) 2006 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; EISA Professional Lens Award 2007-2008; focus limiter (full, 3m - ∞); optional detachable tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring A (W) / A II (W) / A (B) PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D, 50D and 5DII; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM   Print Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Specifications analog / digital 34 - 12 1:6.3 32 8   150 77 84.6 193.6 1310 Ring-USM | IF yes rotary yes     ET-83II 1995 detachable tripod collar PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; DxO Labs; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings; Castleman: EF 2.8/70-200L USM vs. L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Pictures of Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Print Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Specifications     analog* / digital 34 - 12 1:5.9 32 8 rounded 140 77 86.2 197 1590 Ring-USM | IF yes rotary yes no cam ET-86 2001 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; Nickname: "Milk Bottle"; focus limiter (full, 2.5m - ∞); detachable tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring B (W); tripod detection PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings; Castleman: EF 2.8/70-200L USM vs. L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Picture of Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Print Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Specifications analog* / digital 34 - 12 1:4.8 32 8 rounded 120 77 88.8 199 1490 Ring-USM | IF ? rotary yes     ET-87 2010 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; TIPA Professional Lens Award 2011; focus limiter (full, 2.5m - ∞); detachable tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring B (W); tripod detection; Technical Farm cine mod available (see Cine Lens Lists or print sheet for details) PhotoZone tested on EOS 50D and 5DII; DxO Labs; SLRgear
Canon EF 70-210mm f/4.0   Print Canon EF 70-210mm f/4.0 Specifications     analog / digital 34 - 11.2 1:4.2 32 8   120 58 75.6 137.6 605 AFD | FF yes push-pull no (?)     ET-62II (pull-on, round) 1987 - 1990   Photodo
Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Pictures of Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM   Print Canon EF 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Specifications       analog / digital 34 - 11.2 1:5.9 22 - 29 8   120 58 73 121.5 550 Ring-USM | FLE* | SIC   rotary yes     ET-65II 1990 *mir.com.my states an IF / RF focus mechanism combo for this lens Photodo
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM   Print Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM Specifications analog* / digital 34 - 8.2 1:3.4 32 - 45 8 rounded 105 58 77 143 630 Micro-USM | FF   rotary yes yes yes ET-65B 2005 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; ZoomLock PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D, 50D and 5DII; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6L IS USM   Print Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6L IS USM Specifications analog* / digital 34 - 8.2 1:4.8 32 - 45 8   120 67 89 143 1050 Ring-USM | FLE | SIC   rotary yes     ET-73B 2010 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; EISA Professional Lens Award 2011-2012; optional detachable tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring C II (W) PhotoZone tested on EOS 50D and 5DII; DxO Labs; SLRgear
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM   Print Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Specifications analog* / digital 34 - 8.2 1:5.3 32 - 38 6 rounded 140 58 82 100 720 Ring-USM | RF | SIC   rotary yes no yes ET-65B 2004 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; ZoomLock PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and EOS 5DII; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6     Print Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Specifications       analog / digital 32 - 8 1:4 45 7   150 58 73.8 122 500 MM | FF yes rotary no (?)     ET-60 1991 - 1995 Nickname: "BogRoll"  
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 USM     Print Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 USM Specifications       analog / digital 32 - 8 1:7.7 45 7   150 58 71 122.1 495 Micro-USM | FF yes rotary yes     ET-60 1992 - 1995    
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 II   Print Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 II Specifications       analog / digital 32 - 8 1:4 45 7   150 58 71 122.1 480 MM | FF yes rotary no     ET-60 1995 - 1999   Photodo
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 II USM   Print Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 II USM Specifications       analog / digital 32 - 8 1:4 45 7   150 58 71 122.1 480 Micro-USM | FF yes rotary no     ET-60 1995 - 1999    
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III   Print Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Specifications analog / digital 32 - 8 1:4 32 - 45 7   150 58 71 122.1 480 MM | FF yes rotary no     ET-60 1999    
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III USM   Print Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III USM Specifications analog / digital 32 - 8 1:4 32 - 45 7   150 58 71 122 480 Micro-USM | FF yes rotary no     ET-60 1999   DxO Labs; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM     Print Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM Specifications analog* / digital 32 - 8 1:3.9 32 - 45 8   150 58 78.5 138.2 650 Micro-USM | FF yes rotary no yes yes ET-64II (bayonet) 1995 - 2005 EISA Lens of the Year Award 1996-1997; TIPA Interchangeable Lens Award 1996; first Canon IS lens model; EOS Docu. Project reports IS incompatibilities and dysfunctionalities with analog EOS cameras Old PhotoZone (now disappeared from PhotoZone); DxO Labs; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6     Print Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 Specifications   analog / digital 30 - 12 1:6.3 22 - 29 5   150 52 71.2 77.8 275 AFD   rotary no     ET-62II* 1990 *via screw-in Hood Adapter Ring 62; does not have a real focus ring / rotates during AF operation, optional screw-in manual focus ring available (screws into filter thread, see Canon EF-M manual p11 & p35) Photodo
Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM   Print Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM Specifications analog / digital 30 - 12 1:6.3 22 - 27 5   150 52 69 78.5 260 Micro-USM   rotary no     ET-54 1992 see General Notes #2  
Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II   Print Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II Specifications   analog / digital 30 - 12 1:6.3 29 5   150 52 69 78.5 250 MM | FF   rotary no     ET-54 1995 Nickname: "Pocket Rocket"; see General Notes #2 Photodo
Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L     Print Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L Specifications       analog / digital 30 - 12 1:7.7 32 8   180 72 84 185.7 1330 AFD | FLE* yes rotary no     ES-79** (clip-on, round) 1989 - 1995 *mir.com.my states an IF / RF focus mechanism combo for this lens; **54mm deep; Nickname: "Magic Drainpipe"; focus limiter (full, 3.5m - ∞); optional tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring J available PhotoZone (via Archive.org, now disappeared from PhotoZone); Photodo
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM   Print Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM Specifications       analog / digital 28.3 1:9.1 16 8   95 72 91.5 84 1025 Ring-USM | FLE* | E-M (1) -/- -/- no     ES-79II 1989 - 2006 *mir.com.my states an IF / RF focus mechanism combo for this lens; Nickname: "Canonball" PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings; Castleman: EF 1.8/85mm vs. 1.2/85mm I & II
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM   Print Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Specifications analog / digital 28.3 1:9.1 16 8 rounded 95 72 91.5 84 1025 Ring-USM | RF | E-M (1) -/- -/- yes     ES-79II 2006   PhotoZone tested on EOS 50D and 5DII; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Fred Miranda Ratings; Castleman: EF 1.8/85mm vs. 1.2/85mm I & II
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Pictures of Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM & ET-65III Print Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Specifications analog / digital 28.3 1:7.7 22 8   85 58 75 71.5 425 Ring-USM | FLE* -/- -/- yes no no ET-65III** 1992 *mir.com.my states an IF / RF focus mechanism combo for this lens; **size: 88 x 51mm PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D, 50D and 5DII; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings; Castleman: vs. 1.2/85mm Mark I & II
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Pictures of Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Print Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 Specifications analog / digital 27 1:3.5 32 8   50 58 73 88 612 MF only | SH -/- -/- no yes yes ES-65III 1991 tilt up to 8°, shift up to 11mm, rotation up to 90°; front lens protrudes far into filter thread - some filters (esp. effect or close-up lenses) might require additional distance ring; Zörk Rear Shift Adapter (tripod mount) available to maintain a static nodal point PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6   Print Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Specifications   analog / digital 27 - 8.2 1:4 36 - 45 7 rounded 150 58 71 114.7 420 MM yes rotary yes     ET-60III 2003 - 2008 Nickname: "Plastic Piston"  
Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM   Print Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM Specifications   analog / digital 27 - 8.2 1:4 36 - 45 7 rounded 150 58 71 114.7 420 Micro-USM yes rotary yes     ET-60III 2002 - 2008    
Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM   Print Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Specifications analog / digital 25 1:7.1 22 8   90 58 75 74 460* Ring-USM | RF -/- -/- yes yes yes ET-65III** 1991 *420g reported without caps; **size: 88 x 51mm PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; DxO Labs; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro   Print Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro Specifications       analog / digital 24 1:1 32 8   31 52 75 105.5 650 AFD | SH -/- -/- yes yes yes ES-65II 1990    
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Pictures of Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Print Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Specifications analog / digital 24 1:1 32 8 polygonal 31 58 79 119 600 Ring-USM | IF -/- -/- yes     ET-67* 2000 *size: 92 x 81mm; working distance at 1:1 is 149mm; focus limiter (full, 0.48m - ∞); optional detachable tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring B (B) (needs additional adapter ring usually included in the package) PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D, 50D and 5DII; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Fred Miranda Ratings; NNP Macro lens comparison (german)
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro USM Picture of Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro USM Print Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro USM Specifications analog* / digital 23.4 1:1 32 9 rounded 30 67 77.7 123 625 Ring-USM | IF -/- -/- yes     ET-73 (bayonet, round) 2009 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; focus limiter (full, 0.3 - 0.5m, 0.5m - ∞); optional detachable tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring D (B) PhotoZone tested on EOS 50D and 5DII; DxO Labs; SLRgear; Photodo
Canon EF 100-200mm f/4.5 A     Print Canon EF 100-200mm f/4.5 A Specifications       analog / digital 24 - 12 1:7.7 32 8   190 58 74.4 130.5 520 AFD   rotary no (?)     ET-62II 1988 - 1992 does not feature an MF/AF switch, so no manual focus available  
Canon EF 100-300mm f/5.6   Print Canon EF 100-300mm f/5.6 Specifications       analog / digital 24 - 8.2 1:3.9 22 8   150 58 75 166.8 685 AFD | FF yes push-pull no     ET-62 1987 - 1990 focus limiter (full, 2m - ∞) Photodo
Canon EF 100-300mm f/5.6L   Print Canon EF 100-300mm f/5.6L Specifications       analog / digital 24 - 8.2 1:3.9 32 8   150 58 75 166.6 695 AFD | FF yes push-pull no     ET-62II* 1987 - 1998 *adapter needed for application?; Nickname: "Coffee Grinder"; focus limiter (full, 2m - ∞) PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D
Canon EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM   Print Canon EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM Specifications analog / digital 24 - 8.2 1:5 32 - 38 8   150 58 73 121.5 540 Ring-USM | RF | SIC   rotary yes yes yes ET-65III* 1990 - 2008 *size: 88 x 51mm PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; SLRgear; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Picture of Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro USM Print Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Specifications analog* / digital 24 - 6.1 1:5 32 - 38 8   180 77 92 189 1380 Ring-USM | IF (RF?) no push-pull yes yes yes ET-83C 1998 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; Nickname: "Dust Trombone" / "Dust Pump"; first of the L series zoom lenses; focus limiter (full, 6.5m - ∞); detachable tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring B PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and 5DII; SLRgear; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus   Print Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus Specifications analog / digital 18 1:8.3 32 6   130 52 69 98 390 AFD | RF -/- -/- no     ET-65III* 1987 *size: 88 x 51mm; has a 3 position switch offering 2 steps of softness PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; DxO Labs; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM Pictures of Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM Print Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM Specifications analog / digital 18 1:5.3 32 8   90 72 83 112 750 Ring-USM | RF -/- -/- yes yes yes ET-78II* (bayonet, round) 1996 *size: 100 x 78mm; Nickname: "Hyper Pipelet"; focus limiter (0.9m - ∞, 1.6m - ∞) PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and 5DII; SLRgear; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM   Print Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM Specifications analog / digital 13.4 1:1 32 8   48 72 83 187 1090 Ring-USM | FLE* -/- -/- yes     ET-78II** (bayonet, round) 1996 *mir.com.my states an IF / RF focus mechanism combo for this lens; **size: 100 x 78mm; focus limiter (0.83m - ∞, 1.5m - ∞); physical length does not change during focusing; detachable tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring B (B) PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D; DxO Labs; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings; NNP Macro lens comparison (german)
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L USM   Print Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L USM Specifications       analog / digital 12 1:6.3 32 8   150 72 83 136.2 790 Ring-USM | FLE* -/- -/- yes     built-in 1991 - 1996 *mir.com.my states an IF / RF focus mechanism combo for this lens; Nickname: "Prime Pipe"; focus limiter (0.83m - ∞, 3.5m - ∞); detachable tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring A Photodo
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Pictures of Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Print Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Specifications analog / digital 12 1:6.3 32 8   150 72 83.2 136.2 765 Ring-USM | RF -/- -/- yes     ET-83BII* 1996 *size: 106 x 69mm; optional detachable tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring A; focus limiter (1.5m - ∞, 3.5m - ∞); identical to the first version except for the built-in lens hood PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D, 50D and 5DII; Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 200mm f/2.0L IS USM   Print Canon EF 200mm f/2.0L IS USM Specifications       analog* / digital 12 1:8.3 32 8 rounded 190 52 (filter holder) 128 208 2520 Ring-USM | IF -/- -/- yes     ET-120B 2008 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; features focus limiter (1.28m - ∞, 3.5m - ∞), focus preset and tripod collar; dedicated Canon Lens Case 200 available SLRgear; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L USM   Print Canon EF 200mm f/1.8L USM Specifications       analog / digital 12 1:11.1 22 8   250 48 (filter holder) 130 208 3000 Ring-USM | FLE* | E-M (3) -/- -/- no     ET-123 1988 - 2004 *mir.com.my states an IF / RF focus mechanism combo for this lens; Nickname: "Eye Of Sauron"; focus preset; focus limiter (full, 2.5 - 5m, 5m - ∞); tripod collar with removable mounting plate (4 screws, the collar itself is non-removable); dedicated Canon Lens Trunk 200 available Photodo (received the highest Photodo rating ever reached (4.8)); Castleman; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 300mm f/4.0L USM   Print Canon EF 300mm f/4.0L USM Specifications       analog / digital 8.2 1:7.7 32 8   250 77 90 213.5 1165 Ring-USM -/- -/- yes     built-in 1991 focus limiter (full, 6m - ∞); detachable tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring A (W) / A II (W) / A (B) PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D
Canon EF 300mm f/4.0L IS USM     Print Canon EF 300mm f/4.0L IS USM Specifications analog* / digital 8.2 1:4.2 32 8   150 77 90 221 1190 Ring-USM | RF -/- -/- yes     built-in 1997 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; TIPA Interchangeable Lens Award 1997; focus limiter (1.5m - ∞, 3m - ∞); detachable tripod collar PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and 5DII; DxO Labs; Photodo; Castleman; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM     Print Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM Specifications       analog / digital 8.2 1:9.1 32 8   300 48 (filter holder) 125 253 2855 Ring-USM | E-M (3) -/- -/- yes     ET-120 (pull-on) 1987 tripod collar; focus limiter; Century Optics S2000 cine mod available (see Cine Lens Lists or print sheet for details)  
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Picture of Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro USM Print Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Specifications       analog* / digital 8.2 1:7.7 32 8   250 52 (filter holder) 128 252 2550 Ring-USM | IF -/- -/- yes     ET-120 (pull-on) 1999 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; Nickname: "The Beast" / "Phat Boy"; feat. focus limiter (full, 2.5 - 6.4, 6.4m - ∞), focus preset, a detachable tripod collar and tripod detection; dedicated Canon Lens Case 300 available SLRgear; LensTests; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM     Print Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Specifications analog* / digital 8.2 1:5.6 32 9 round 200 52 (filter holder) 128 248 2400 Ring-USM | IF | PF -/- -/- yes     ET-120 (pull-on) 2011 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; features a Kensington Locker; dedicated Canon Lens Case 300B available; early samples came with a lens hood reported to rotate to easily even if locked (SN 770xxxxxxx to 841xxxxxxx), Canon offers free exchange DxO Labs; SLRgear
Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM   Print Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Specifications analog / digital 6.1 1:8.3 32 8   350 77 90 257 1250 Ring-USM | IF -/- -/- yes     retractable 1993 Nickname: "Flightdelite"; focus limiter (3.5m - ∞, 8.5m - ∞); detachable tripod collar Canon Tripod Mount Ring A (W) / A II (W) / A (B) PhotoZone tested on EOS 350D and 5DII; SLRgear; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 400mm f/4.0 DO IS USM   Print Canon EF 400mm f/4.0 DO IS USM Specifications   analog* / digital 6.1 1:8.3 32 8   350 52 (filter holder) 128 232 1940 Ring-USM | IF -/- -/- yes     ET-120 (pull-on) 2001 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; Nickname: "DO Plenty"; TIPA Interchangeable Lens Award 2002; focus limiter (1.28m - ∞, 8m - ∞); detachable tripod collar and tripod detection Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L USM   Print Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L USM Specifications       analog / digital 6.1 1:9.1 32 8   400 48 (filter holder) 167 348 6100 Ring-USM | E-M (3) -/- -/- yes     ET-155 (pull-on) 1991 - 1996 tripod collar; Century Optics S2000 cine mod available (see Cine Lens Lists or print sheet for details)  
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L II USM     Print Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L II USM Specifications       analog / digital 6.1 1:9.1 32 8   400 48 (filter holder) 167 348 5910 Ring-USM | E-M (3) -/- -/- yes     ET-155 (pull-on) 1996 tripod collar; dedicated Canon Lens Trunk 400 available Photodo
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM   Print Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM Specifications     analog* / digital 6.1 1:6.7 32 8   300 52 (filter holder) 163 349 5370 Ring-USM | IF -/- -/- yes     ET-155 (pull-on) 1999 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; Nickname: "Stanley Cup"; features focus limiter (full, 3 - 10m, 10m - ∞), tripod collar and tripod detection; dedicated Canon Lens Case 400 available Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM     Print Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM Specifications     analog* / digital 6.1 1:5.9 32 9 round 270 52 (filter holder) 163 343 3850 Ring-USM | IF | PF -/- -/- yes     ET-155 (pull-on) 2011 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; features a Kensington Locker; dedicated Canon Lens Case 400C available; early samples came with a lens hood reported to rotate to easily even if locked (SN 770xxxxxxx to 841xxxxxxx), Canon offers free exchange SLRgear
Canon EF 500mm f/4.5L USM   Print Canon EF 500mm f/4.5L USM Specifications       analog / digital 5 1:9.1 32 9   500 48 (filter holder) 130 390 3000 Ring-USM | IF | E-M (3) -/- -/- no     ET-138 1992 focus limiter (5 - 12m, 12 - ∞); focus preset; tripod collar; dedicated Canon Lens Trunk 500 available  
Canon EF 500mm f/4.0L IS USM   Print Canon EF 500mm f/4.0L IS USM Specifications       analog* / digital 5 1:8.3 32 8   450 52 (filter holder) 146 387 3870 Ring-USM | IF -/- -/- yes     ET-138 1999 - 2011 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; features focus limiter (full, 4.5 - 10m, 10m - ∞), focus preset, AF stop functions as well as tripod detection and tripod collar; dedicated Canon Lens Case 500 available Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 500mm f/4.0L IS II USM     Print Canon EF 500mm f/4.0L IS II USM Specifications     analog* / digital 5 1:6.7 32 9   370 52 (filter holder) 146 383 3190 Ring-USM | IF | PF -/- -/- yes     ET-138 (WII) 2012 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; features focus limiter (details ?), focus preset, AF stop functions as well as tripod detection and tripod collar; dedicated Canon Lens Case 500B available  
Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L USM   Print Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L USM Specifications       analog / digital 4.1 1:9.1 32 8   600 48 (filter holder) 167 456 6000 Ring-USM | E-M (3) -/- -/- yes     ET-160 (pull-on, round) 1988 tripod collar; focus limiter (full, 6m - 15, 15 - ∞); focus preset; dedicated Canon Lens Trunk 600 available  
Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS USM   Print Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS USM Specifications       analog* / digital 4.1 1:8.3 32 8   550 52 (filter holder) 168 456 5360 Ring-USM | IF -/- -/- yes     ET-160 1999 - 2011 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; focus limiter (full, 5.5m - 16.2, 16.2 - ∞); focus preset; tripod collar; tripod detection; dedicated Canon Lens Case 600 available Photodo; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM     Print Canon EF 600mm f/4.0L IS II USM Specifications     analog* / digital 4.1 1:6.7 32 9   450 52 (filter holder) 168 448 3920 Ring-USM | IF | PF -/- -/- yes     ET-160 (WII) 2012 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; features focus limiter (details ?), focus preset, tripod detection and tripod collar; dedicated Canon Lens Case 600B available SLRgear
Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM   Print Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM Specifications     analog* / digital 3.05 1:7.1 32 8 rounded 600 52 (filter holder) 163 461 4500 Ring-USM | IF -/- -/- yes     ET-155 (pull-on) 2008 *see General Notes #1 about IS issues with analog bodies; features focus limiter (full, 6 - 20m, 20m - ∞), focus preset, tripod detection and a tripod collar; dedicated Canon Lens Case 800 available SLRgear; Fred Miranda Ratings
Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM     Print Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM Specifications       analog / digital 2.05 1:11.1 32 8   1400 48 (filter holder) 228 836 16500 Ring-USM | RF | E-M (3) -/- -/- yes     built-in 1993 - 2005 Nickname: "The Cannon"; based on FD 5.6/1200L; built on request only (2 per year?) w/ lead times of 18 months; focus limiter (full, 14 - 30m, 30m - ∞), focus preset, tripod collar, big carrying grip on top; dedicated alloy case available The Digital Picture

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General Notes:
1.) There seem to be some minor incompatibilities and dysfunctionalities when using IS lenses with their IS activated with older analog EOS camera models. See EOS Documentation Project for details (slightly different for the 75-300mm 4.0-5.6 IS USM here).
2.) When mounting any of the zoom lenses below to an EOS 40D, 50D, 60D or 7D, the peripheral AF points will not function as cross-types. Vertical and horizontal lines will be detected separately (less accurate and a bit slower). This is due to the optical characteristics of the lenses and the cameras' AF sensors, the issue can't be fixed. The affected lenses are:
  • EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6
  • EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 II
  • EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III
  • EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 USM
  • EF 35-105mm f/4.0-5.6
  • EF 35-105mm f/4.0-5.6 USM
  • EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 USM
  • EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II
3.) It is not recommended to use IS on tripods. Therefor some of the IS lenses feature tripod detection to switch off IS automatically.
4.) Discontinuation data according to Canon Hong Kong
5.) Canon Production Codes typically consisting of 2 letters and 4 numbers can be decoded as follows:
  • the 1st letter names the site of production: U = Utsunomiya, F = Fukushima, O = Oita (all located in Japan of course)
  • the 2nd letter tells the year of production: B = 1987, C = 1988, D = 1989, E = 1990, F = 1991, G = 1992, H = 1993, I = 1994, J = 1995, K = 1996, L = 1997, M = 1998, N = 1999, O = 2000, P = 2001, Q = 2002, R = 2003, S = 2004, T = 2005, U = 2006, V = 2007, W = 2008, X = 2009, Y = 2010, Z = 2011
  • the next 2 digits tell the month of production
This overview only shows facts applicable to Canon EF lenses. See Obendorfer.at for a more complete listing.

Footnotes:
1 diagonal angle (°), the factor horizontal/diagonal depends on the focal length: 0.913 @ 14mm, 0.869 @ 28mm, 0.846 @ 50mm, 0.836 @ 100mm, 0.832 @ 500mm (just some examples)
2 Circular diaphragms are actually only possible with approx. 10 blades and more. If there are only 6 or 8 blades, the diaphragm might be round for the first few stop downs, after this still being rounded, but not circular. Ken Rockwell states this for the EF 16-35mm 2.8L II for example, where the aperture is perfectly round until f/4 and in fact polygonal from f/8 upwards. Same thing for the EF-S 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 II and EF-S 18-55mm IS, which Canon markets as featuring a circular aperture, but in fact it's only circular wide open and gets polygonal as soon as stopped down by 2. Even EF 50mm f/1.2L with its 8 aperture blades is only truly circular up to f/2.8, polygonal from f/4 upwards, similar for EF 85mm f/1.2L II (round to f/2 only).
3 Focus Mechanisms:
IF (internal focus) is a focusing system using a lens group between front lens and iris;
RF (rear focus) is a system using the rear lens group to focus;
FLE (floating lens elements) can actually be a combination of the above, but its main purpose is a special optical correction for narrow focus;
FF (front focus) means the front lens is used to focus, which results in a rotating front element and - speaking about Canon EF lenses - rotating filter thread and lens hood mount (can't use flower shaped hoods, exception: EF 2.8-4/28-80 features FF and a freely rotatable filter thread);
SH (straight helicoid) is a rather rare system of front focus, where the front lens extends straight forward without rotation;
IF, RF and SH are all focusing systems supporting a fixed filter thread position (supporting flower shaped lens hoods and polarizers);
Parfocality is the classic zoom advantage, enabling you to zoom in, focus, zoom out and shoot. Most cheaper zooms change their focal point on differing focal lengths and are therefore varifocal.
SIC (Super Inner Cam) is a mechanism to prevent or minimize a change of focus while zooming (regards IF and RF systems), which - if not addressed - will necessarily result in a varifocal zoom. Still SIC being a feature will not automatically mean a truly parfocal lens. It also allows for very compact lens designs.
E-M (Electronic-Manual) is a manual focusing method / system available with some (mostly) older lenses, that used the built-in AF motor for accelerated manual focus operation. You could often choose between 3 different speeds of focusing, where the number of available speed options is given within the (...): 180°, 320° and 640° ring turn to focus from minimum distance to infinity.
PF (Power Focus) is an electronically supported focus mode for movie shooting

AF Drives:
AFD (Arc Form Drive) is a discontinued fast, but noisy AF drive.
MM (Micro Motor) is the standard entry level solution. Light-weight and compact and little less noisy then AFD at times, but neither that fast and precise as well.
STM (Stepper Motor) is the latest development of a near silent AF drive supporting full-time manual focus and high precision continuous focus for movie shooting.
Ring USM (Ultrasonic Motor) is an electro-magnetic drive, silent, reasonably fast and precise and offering FTM (full-time manual focus without switching between AF/MF).
Micro USM is a silent drive based on a micro motor, until now always offering FTM as well. Not that silent, fast and precise like Ring USM.
4 E-TTL II support: lenses that transmit distance data to support the bodies' E-TTL II functions
5 IR capability: 1st column according to Lens Play (no or minimal hot spot), 2nd column according to IR Forum user reviews (german).
Cam means camera dependent, whether it works or not.
Yes / No means both cases are reported. Might depend on user's sensitivity, camera model, lens charge, field of use (e.g. apertures wide open or closed) ...
6 Lens Hood model revisions given here name the original associated ones. Revisions of the same model (like ET-65I, II or III) will be cross-compatible in form and mount, but might lose advancements like velvet lamination or alike).
7 Notes on test references: Photodo was redesigned several times during their history. It looks like some of their MTF data got lost. If there is no MTF data found at the current version, I might have them in the archives. Drop me a line, if needed. Fred Miranda ratings may change over time, and they are user ratings only. Use them carefully.

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