Last Updated on 05/22/2026 by Chris Gampat
Canon is one of the few brands that has some truly exciting lenses in their lineup. The company has introduced models such as 85mm f1.2 L, 100mm f2.8 L, and 24-70mm f2.8 L, that are known for their exceptional performance. While Canon has since moved to a mirrorless mount, the company hopes to bring the same level of commitment as they had shown to the EF mount. However, this also means that some lenses are leaving us before others.
According to Asobinet, Canon has now discontinued EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS III USM. The report suggests that major Japanese retailers, including MAP camera, have listed the model as discontinued on their website.
While the lens shows up on Canon Japan’s website, if you try to buy it, you see the ‘discontinued’ sign.
Launched in 2018, the Canon EF lens is one of the popular options for DSLR cameras, including portrait and sports photography. The Mark III features a lot of improvements. For instance, the lens was made with 23 elements in 19 groups, including 1 Fluorite element, 5 Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) elements. There are also 8 rounded aperture blades, a 3.94 feet minimum focusing distance, and weigh 1480g. There are also 3.5 stops of optical stabilization, 88.8 x 199 mm in size, and has dust and moisture resistance.
While we did not test the Canon 70-200mm f2.8 L, we did have a chance to work with the 70-200mm f4 L IS USM II. In fact, with the RF lens, the company has replaced it with a 70-200mm f2.8 L IS USM Z. As we said in the review of the latter:
It’s hard to argue with the images that the RF 70-200mm F2.8 IS USM Z produces. They’re sharp across the focal range and deliver a beautiful look straight out of the camera. If you’re still looking for more creative freedom, you can achieve the look you’re going for. The images are sharp and have character – the latter of which means more to me as a photographer.
Canon’s 70-200mm is pretty amazing for various reason, and then that the lens is available on eBay at around $1500 to $2000. So, for those who are keen on still purchasing EF variant instead of the RF one. With this lens, it becomes more clear that Canon certainly has no intention of returning to the EF mount anytime soon.