Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
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| Name |
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM |
| Description |
Canon 70-200mm F2.8 |
| Street Price (approximate US$) |
US$1140 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF |
| Size |
193mm long/84mm diameter |
| Weight (g) |
1270g |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
149cm |
| Filter Size |
77mm |
| Magnification |
1:7.7 |
| Includes Lens Hood |
Yes |
| Image Stablised |
No |
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Average reviewer scores
| Build Quality |
5 |
Sharpness |
5 |
| Bokeh |
4.5 |
Other Image Quality |
4 |
| AF Accuracy |
4.5 |
AF Speed |
5 |
| AF (difficult conditions) |
4.5 |
Value for money |
4 |
| Reliability |
5 |
Weighted Score |
4.7/5 |
Sample Images
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Reviews by our members
Review by
Bryan on 20 May 2008
| Individual review |
| Build Quality | 5 |
| Reliability | 5 |
| Sharpness | 5 |
| Bokeh | 4 |
| Other Image Quality | 4 |
| AF Accuracy | 5 |
| AF Speed | 5 |
| AF (difficult conditions) | 4 |
| Value for money | 4 |
Pros: Image Quality, AF Speed, tripod collar
Cons: None really
The IS version of this lens was a bit over my budget at the time, but after speaking to some journalist friends of mine, they told me most of them prefer the non-IS version for the faster AF speeds. I bought this lens to shoot little league baseball, and am amazed at the quality of my shots when I use this lens. Its great even when shooting moving objects, using a 1.4 TC, and in less than ideal conditions.
I have no complaints about this lens- it comes with a case, tripod collar, and hood. Its a bit of money, but well worth it.
Review by
wilky on 17 May 2008
| Individual review |
| Build Quality | 5 |
| Reliability | 5 |
| Sharpness | 5 |
| Bokeh | 5 |
| Other Image Quality | 4 |
| AF Accuracy | 4 |
| AF Speed | 5 |
| AF (difficult conditions) | 5 |
| Value for money | 4 |
Pros: Fantastic images, very sharp
Cons: None really sometimes AF hunts but that is rare.
Bought this lens for my event photography, I could not afford the extra for Is but to be honest I have not needed it. This lens works as advertised its very sharp, the bokeh is wonderfull and it looks impressive on the camera.
When shooting a wedding you can stand back and shoot low light with confidence.
