Canon EF 70-200 1:4 L IS USM

[Cliff Hilbert]

I bought this lens used several months ago and am wondering why the 1:4 designation instead of f/4. Is this just a lens made in another country?

 

[Erik The Red]

1:4 means f/4. That's what is written on every lens
I have the same lens, but without IS.

 

[Cliff Hilbert]

Thanks Erik.

 

[Nick5]

That is a great lens. So much so I still have it, even though I bought the new Mark II version. I only use the heavier f/2.8 Mark II when absolutely necessary. The f/4 series are fantastic. Enjoy.

 

[mcoren]

Resurrecting a zombie thread. I got this email today:



It was a great lens, only I sold it in 2017. Canon should know that, too, because I deleted it from my CPS gear list. Oh well. Any excuse for a sales pitch, I suppose.

 

[lukeap69]

I got the same email. Although I am planning to purchase the RF f/2.8 IS in the near future, I am not letting go of my EF f/4 IS. It was my favourite lens for many years.

 

[LCPete]

Resurrecting a zombie thread. I got this email today:

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It was a great lens, only I sold it in 2017. Canon should know that, too, because I deleted it from my CPS gear list. Oh well. Any excuse for a sales pitch, I suppose.

Oh that’s not good, I’ve had my F4 non IS since 2006 and still use it, really sharp lens and small and light
Really hope it doesn’t go wrong

 

[Nick5]

I will certainly send in my Version 1 for a Clean and Check soon as I upgraded CPS to Platinum which includes shipping both ways.
Why not?