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Canon - EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for SLR Cameras - Black
Average customer rating
4.9
(54 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for SLR Cameras - Black
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Lens... it really makes a difference
on March 19, 2010
Posted by: LIGA
from Virginia
I am not a professional but I have used SLRs and DSLRs for a few decades - all brands. Further, I had read many reviews and I was skeptical about its performance. It is not a cheap buy and I have had several lenses in the past. None of them made a difference. Therefore, I always asked myself, can a lens actually make me take better pictures.... (I also asked me that question for Golf Clubs)...For this lens, the answer is absolutely YES. By far, the best lens that I have ever used. Further, I do DOEs on everything where I can apply it and with this lens the opportunities for an excellent shot are part of the process instead of exception. Sell all your other lenses (except for the 24-70 F/2.8) and buy this lens. You will re-discover yourself!
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Expensive but worth it!
on March 8, 2010
Posted by: Old Guy
from Amarillo, TX
I purchased this lens to photograph birds and wildlife at relatively close range. As a neophyte photographer, I am experiencing a steep learning curve. My results are now approaching the quality I expected from this lens. Some of my winter bird photos are crisp, clear and of the quality seen in magazines. I recently took 50+ photos at an after dark luau (flash prohibited) from a distance of about 50'. The only lighting were the colored stage lights. I used a monopod to help stabilize my 50D and lens. Everybody was amazed at the quality, color and crispness of the photos. This is an expensive lens, but worth it. My next lens will be a super telephoto L lens.
Pros: Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Lens!
on February 24, 2010
Posted by: Cameraman
from San Antotnio Texas
I love this lens! IT is extremely versatile and excellent at doing what it was made for. I shoot sports indoor and outdoor. For the outdoor sports, i use a 2x extender, and it works great! Even when the aperture is at 5.6, and the zoom is 140-400, towards dawn, i still get great shots! Also, when i photograph indoor basketball and volleyball, the lens works great, when they shoot at the far end, it looks like in standing right there! In the low light of my gym, this lens works miracles! If i had an f4 lens, there'd be no hope for me. Since i bought and used this lens, i have loved it and soon might buy the 28-300 lens to add to my arsenal. If anyone asks me if they should buy this lens, I'd give them 2 thumbs up!
Pros: Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, extremely fast autofocus
Cons: weight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
extremely good lens
on February 20, 2010
Posted by: dipesh267
from Omaha, NE
this was my first experience with the L series lens and I can't believe how good this lens is. The focus is super fast and almost all the pictures came out perfect. Between the 2.8L and 2.8L IS, there is only a very slight difference in weight. Well from what I could tell anyway. My only other lens is a 28-135 and comparing what I have to this...results have to be seen to be believed.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
Cons: heavy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Worth every penny!
on January 14, 2010
Posted by: Will
from Pine Barrens, NJ
Only problems with this lens is the weight, the cost, and.... no other issues. This lens is phenomenal. I recommend it to all photographers.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
Cons: heavy, expensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome Lens
on December 26, 2009
Posted by: LineDancer
from Beaumont, CA
This lens is a dream come true. With it's IS feature, I can handhold this lens in relatively low light without getting the effects of camera shake. So, in certain situations where the light is not all that greatt, this lens performs amazingly well at high magnification. No need for a bulky tripod to take great photos.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
Cons: a bit heavy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Strong build quality!
on December 20, 2009
Posted by: CanonPOV
from San Francisco
This lens is built well, takes abuse and mishaps but is heavy (3.3 pounds). I dont like zooms, but as they go, this is my favorite. A real workhouse, with great autofocus speed and reliability and superior IS. Good contrast and color, falloff in corners wide open though, pretty sharp (not quite equal to primes), and extraordinarily versatile. Well loved by opera shooters, nature lovers and sports shooters. I try to fault this lens, but other than price and weight, it is a legendary piece of glass and that does too many things well to not be in every Canon photographers bag. A reliable and superior performing workhorse that doesnt need to be babied!
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, image stabilization, reliable, smooth manual focus, sharp for a zoom
Cons: weight
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great lens
on December 7, 2009
Posted by: J.D.
from Tucker, GA
I recently received this lens and just shot a play with it. It was a low light event, but I was able to shoot at f4 with a shutter of 1/60th on a monopod. Great results with the IS.
The lens is heavy, but it is what it is.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
Cons: heavy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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