This high performance telephoto zoom lens EF 70-200 f4 L USM provides excellent performance for all general purposes. The compactness and light weight make it an excellent travel companion. High-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens combining light weight and compactness with an f/4 maximum aperture. Inner focusing and the ring USM enable quick and quiet autofocusing. Also, a circular polarizing filter can be attached and used without difficulty because the front lens element does not rotate during focusing. The tripod collar (sold separately) is the same one used with the EF 300mm f/4L USM.