| Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl) | 84° - 34°, 53° - 19°30', 74° - 29° |
| Lens construction (elements/groups) | 16/30 |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 8 |
| Minimum aperture | 22 |
| Closest focusing distance (m) | 0.38 |
| Maximum magnification (x) | 0.29 (at 70mm) |
| AF actuator | USM¹ |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 77 |
| Max. diameter x length (mm) | 83.2 x 123.5 |
| Weight (g) | 950 |
| Magnification with Extension Tube EF12 | 0.63 - 0.18 |
| Magnification with Extension Tube EF25 | 0.75 - 0.40¹ |
| Lens hood | EW-83F |
| Hard case | - |
| Soft case | LP1219 |
| G.F.Holder III (hood III*) | 0 |
| G.F.Holder IV (hood IV*) | 0 |
