| Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) | 65° - 6° 50’, 46° - 4° 35’, 75° - 8° 15’ |
| Lens construction (elements/groups) | 23 / 16 |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 8 (circular type) |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-38 (f/22-40 for cameras featuring 1/3-stop increments) |
| Closest focusing distance (m) | 0.7m to infinity (at all zoom focal lengths) |
| Maximum magnification (x) | 0.06 (Wide); 0.3 (Tele) |
| AF actuator | Ring USM |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 77 |
| Max. diameter x length (mm) | 92 x 184 |
| Weight (g) | 1,670 |
| Magnification with Extension Tube EF12 | Compatible |
| Magnification with Extension Tube EF25 | Only compatible in Tele mode |
| Lens hood | ET-83G |
| Soft case | LZ1324 |
| G.F.Holder III (hood III*) | Incompatible |
| G.F.Holder IV (hood IV*) | 6, only compatible at tele |
