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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
The one to have
on June 3, 2009
Posted by: Raj
from Scarborough, Maine
My first 70-200 mm was the f/4 IS AF, it worked great when I used it outside but when I was taking my sons basketball games indoor I had okay results, now with the 70-200 f/2.8 IS AF I am having a blast, shots are super-sharp! That extra f stop realy makes a difference.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality, Fast auto-focus, perfect amount of light
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Worth every penny
on May 29, 2009
Posted by: Skul
from Texas
When I first purchased my 40D, I also ordered a less expensive, non IS, slower, lens than this one.
After one year, I bit the bullet and ordered this lens.
The difference is phenomenal.
Best money I ever spent.
Oddly enough, I consider the weight to be a positive.
The added mass does tend to dampen shake.
I added a low cost pistol grip to the tripod mount. Love it.
After one year, I bit the bullet and ordered this lens.
The difference is phenomenal.
Best money I ever spent.
Oddly enough, I consider the weight to be a positive.
The added mass does tend to dampen shake.
I added a low cost pistol grip to the tripod mount. Love it.
Pros: Superior build quality, great for low-light shots
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Sell a body part to buy this
on May 11, 2009
Posted by: E
from New York, NY
This glass *finds* light where there doesn't seem to be any! I use it on a 50D. I was skeptical until I tried it at my friendly mega-photo-retailer. I zoomed it to 200, aimed it at the black ceiling in AV / 2.8 and WOW.
Pros: this lens is a light-shark
Cons: weighty but worth it
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Awesome
on April 25, 2009
Posted by: H2009
from Fort Worth
Just bought this lens and used it in 2 photo shoots, this is one of the best lenses I have used! Fast focus, sharp pics!
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality, Fast auto-focus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Canon's Best Lens
on February 27, 2009
Posted by: Joel
from Salt Lake City, UT
The image stabilized on this lens is excellent, as is the build and sharpness. This is the sharpest zoom that I've used with Canon. My only complaint was the light drop off in the corners when I went to a full frame sensor. This can be alleviated in Photoshop with the vignetting tool in the RAW editor and in other programs. it has a amazed me several times. Sure, it would be nice if it were a couple hundred dollars less, but it is worth it in the long run.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality
Cons: some light drop off with a full frame sensor
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Better than the rest!
on February 23, 2009
Posted by: skiphoto
from Mammoth Lakes, CA
Without doubt the best 70-200 on the market. Generally this lens is great in all conditions. The glass is superior to any other brand, i have tried a number of others and none can match. The build quality is unsurpassed, it feels like a pro lens and shoots like one.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality, Fast auto-focus
Cons: having is on can soften images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
on February 16, 2009
Posted by: Andante
from Mountain View, CA
Incredible lens. Excellent quality and good performance.
I wish that Canon could redesign AF/MF switch: it's easy by accident to turn it to MF mode.
Lens is costly.
I wish that Canon could redesign AF/MF switch: it's easy by accident to turn it to MF mode.
Lens is costly.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality, Fast auto-focus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
This is a real workhorse of a lens
on February 14, 2009
Posted by: Amfoto1
from San Jose, California
I've been using a 70-200/2.8 I.S. for over seven years and it continues to be one of my most frequently used lenses. This alone is high praise coming from an old photographer who seldom used any zoom lenses in years past.
It's extremely well made and I know I can depend upon it for top quality images, one after another. Auto focus is fast, images are sharp, colors rich, and backgrounds are nicely rendered. I'm totally sold on I.S. and appreciate it every time I have to get a shot in difficult lighting situations. I prefer in-lens stabilization, such as Canon provides on this and other I.S. lenses, because I can see it at work in the viewfinder.
I have two minor cons about the lens I have to qualify here. First, it's a hefty piece of equipment. But that's part of what makes it a true workhorse. Still, after a 10 or 12 hour day shooting with it my arm is pretty darned sore! Anyone wanting to use this lens with one of the more compact camera models might consider adding a battery grip to their camera, for better balance with a larger lens like this.
For some reason that's probably unique to me, I tend to switch off AF and IS accidentally with this particular lens. I keep a piece of gaffer tape over the controls. That's not pretty, but it's effective. I haven't heard anyone else say they have this problem and it isn't a problem I have with any other Canon lens I use.
I bought it within a year or two after it was introduced and this lens has been worth every penny to me. I have repeatedly recommended the 70-200/2.8 I.S. to people and have even considered getting a second one myself, to be certain I'm never without it when a job requires it, which is quite often.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality, Fast auto-focus
Cons: it's hefty!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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