| Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) | 74°, 53°, 84° |
| Lens construction (elements/groups) | 11-9 |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Minimum aperture | 22 |
| Closest focusing distance (m) | 0.25 |
| Maximum magnification (x) | 0.16 |
| AF actuator | USMı |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 77 |
| Max. diameter x length (mm) | 83.5 x 77.4 |
| Weight (g) | 550 |
| Magnification with Extension Tube EF12 | 0.66 - 0.50 |
| Magnification with Extension Tube EF25 | - |
| Lens hood | EW-83DII |
| Hard case | - |
| Soft case | LP1214 |
| G.F.Holder III (hood III*) | NC |
| G.F.Holder IV (hood IV*) | 0 |