Very nice lens. Wish I would’ve bought this months ago.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
An extremely useful lens
on March 25, 2019
Posted by: Dutch47
from Michigan
I have used the non-stabilized 70-200 f4 lens for several years. It is an excellent lens for certain. Given that my mind’s eye prefers telephoto photographs over wide angle shots, this older 70-200 spent a lot of time mounted to my camera. The lack of IS was not too hindering for my photography outside, although I did realize limitations from time to time. When shooting indoors, I found the lens less than ideal.
In the summer of 2018 I decided to buy a new lens that would allow me to have the telephoto view I prefer, with better indoor performance. I looked at all the Canon L lenses in the telephoto zoom range. When I visited my camera store I held all the models mounted to my 7D. While the online reviews all talk about weight as an issue to consider, I never gave it too much thought. However, this visit to the store was an eye opener. I walked in planning to get the f2.8 IS version. But holding the lens and camera at the counter, the only impression I had was the significant mass the faster lenses. Given that they felt heavy inside at the camera counter, how would these lenses be when walking in the woods or at an all-day event? At that point I decided to go for this lens instead. It was a good decision!
I have owned the lens for about seven months now. I use this lens indoors much more than I ever used my non-stabilized version. The image stabilization is truly fantastic! Additionally, I do see an enhancement in the image quality as well. But the real beauty of this lens comes through when traveling or shooting out of doors. My first outing with the lens ended up being an “unexpected” five-mile hike on a nature trail. While enjoying photographing along the trail, I lost track of the distance I had walked into the very remove area. But it was the return walk to the trail-head that I realized I had made the right choice. Weight does matter!
The lens is always attached to my camera. It is reattached immediately after finishing using one of my other lenses. I am very happy that I chose the lighter, handier, more capable stabilization of the EFS 70-200 f4 IS II L.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Lens
on July 18, 2018
Posted by: HVelez
from New Jersey
I bought this lens on June 28, 2018 and took it with me on a cruise to Alaska the next day. The pictures that I shot with this lens were incredibly sharp and the colors were true to life. The image quality is so good that I used this lens most of the time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Quite possibly the best Canon lens ever produced
on March 24, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
from Bailey, CO
I bought this lens mainly because many pros recommend this as quite possibly the best Canon lens ever produced. I'm slowly building up a pro lens collection for stock photos. I use this one for wildlife and it does a fantastic job. I put it on my Canon 77D, keep in mind that this and any other 'Rebel' line camera has a crop factor of 1.6. So the actual zoom with this lens and Canon 77D body is 112 mm to 320 mm. I wish I would have known this when I bought my camera with three lenses because my 24 mm lens for vlogs actually turns out to be a 38 mm lens, too zoomed in for my small space. I actually have to go with a 10-18 mm lens for close up vlogs, but I'm glad I have the extra zoom with the 70-200 mm, I can really get up close and personal with the wildlife photos! If I ever switched to a full frame camera I think I would miss the extra zoom.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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