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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
Simply the best
on February 13, 2009
Posted by: Loose Canon
from New Market, VA
Image quality, build, image stabilization and f/2.8 make this the best zoom lens in its range. Sharp at all focal lengths with superb color rendition. A professional quality lens that advanced amateurs can use and enjoy. I cannot praise this lens enough. It was the first of my now many L lenses and I was not disappointed with its performance. Highly recommended to anyone who has the skill required to use it properly.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality, Fast auto-focus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Race results as promised
on February 24, 2012
Posted by: Canonfodder
from Coconut Creek, FL (SE)
After a 30 year hiatus from motorcycle race photography I took my first race and the results were spectacular. Used the lens at 200mm with 1.4X ll convertor. Even in the overcast the autofocus was fast and the shots were very sharp. Panning required me to be in AI servo, mode 2 AF and in most cases it worked very well, Would have liked to try the second day when the light was better.That day was dedicated to working with my 400mm 5.6 (see review). I will switch back to center point autofocus as it offers more control over a particular subject in a pack. Overall, my experience with this lens makes it highly recommended. I just have to work on my panning, especially on the straights where bikes are moving 250+ft./second.
Pros: very sharp, easy zoom
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
Love This Lens
on February 22, 2011
Posted by: Lou
from Michigan
I have waited a long time to make this purchase and I couldn't be happier. Many people told me it's their favorite and I would agree. I love the performance of this lens. It's versatile and the image stablization feature is wonderful. I highly recommend this lens.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Part of Event Photographer's Bag
on March 4, 2011
Posted by: richluis
from NY, NJ
I was just starting out in news and event photography when I purchased the 70-200 IS F2.8 lens. This is a very tough lens. After only about a month or two of owning this lens, the bag it was in caught on fire during a BBQ. The lens cap was melted; however, the lens survived. To this day, I've kept the burn marks on the outer barrel. Mechanically and optically crisp and clear. Super fast focusing. This lens has been used on the Canon EOS 40D, 50D, 5D, and 1DMkIII. Also used for outdoor landscape shooting while in Yosemite National Park. Paired with a durable lens filter (highly recommended) to protect the front lens). Lens can be used for a variety of purposes including events, action. Can also be used for portrait photography (probably not indoor unless you have a fairly large studio or space).
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best lens in Canons line up
on October 23, 2009
Posted by: Corey
from Michigan
This is hands down the single best lens I own. I have used it for everything, weddings, portraits, sports, wildlife, personal vacations. Plus it is built to last, its kinda like a tank, I stumbled walking up a narrow staircase at a wedding last summer and the lens hit the edge of the step extremely hard, however I have never had a problem, it still works as good as when I took it out of the box. It is without a doubt my main lens. The IS is remarkable, it focuses superfast. Honestly it is the best money I have ever spent on my equipment. I dont know how I would get along without it.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality, Fast auto-focus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
I don't leave home without it
on September 15, 2009
Posted by: New Baltimore Kid
from New Baltimore, MI
I bought this lens with nature shooting in mind. Knew I would not be disappointed, but when I looked at the results I was blown away. Tack sharp images with a nice soft blurring of the background when shot at 2.8 and subject(s) are closer. This makes for a nice second portrait lens.
Price and weight are meaningless once you see your shots.
I was able to pull in a Bald Eagle over a 1/4 mile away hand holding the camera with wonderful results.
There are lots of lenses out there but this is one YOU NEED TO HAVE IN YOUR BAG!
Like my wife, this one is a keeper. I loveit, love it & love it
Price and weight are meaningless once you see your shots.
I was able to pull in a Bald Eagle over a 1/4 mile away hand holding the camera with wonderful results.
There are lots of lenses out there but this is one YOU NEED TO HAVE IN YOUR BAG!
Like my wife, this one is a keeper. I loveit, love it & love it
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality, ease of manual focus. feels "right."
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Don't call yourself a pro without one
on August 16, 2009
Posted by: Snapping turtle
from New Jersey
This is one of my primary work horse lenses and stays mounted on one of my cameras ready at all times. It is the ruler of indoor sports and the best zoom lens for portraits. Durable, fast, and reliable, it pretty much finds a home in any professional's bag. If I could chose a lens that is responsible for a lot of my most prized shots, this lens would surely be it.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality, Fast auto-focus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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