| Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) | 54°, 38°, 63° |
| Lens construction (elements/groups) | 11-09 |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 8 |
| Minimum aperture | 22 |
| Closest focusing distance (m) | 0.3 |
| Maximum magnification (x) | 0.18 |
| AF actuator | USMı |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 72 |
| Max. diameter x length (mm) | 79 x 86 |
| Weight (g) | 580 |
| Magnification with Extension Tube EF12 | 0.54 x 0.36 |
| Magnification with Extension Tube EF25 | 0.97 - 0.79 |
| Lens hood | EW-78C |
| Hard case | - |
| Soft case | LP1214 |
| G.F.Holder III (hood III*) | NC |
| G.F.Holder IV (hood IV*) | 0 |
