Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras |  | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
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New (12) Used (9) from $1,490.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  194 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 2.9
Maximum Focal Length: 200
Minimum Focal Length: 70
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 6 x 5.8
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 7042A002
Model: 7042A002
UPC: 013803005097
EAN: 0013803005097
ASIN: B00006I53X
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | EF mount; telephoto zoom lens | | • | Ultra-low Dispersion glass; image stabilizer; inner focusing; full-time manual focus; circular aperture | | • | 70-200mm focal length | | • | f/2.8 constant maximum aperture | | • | Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM) Includes case and lens hood |
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Product Description
The EF70-200mm /f2.8L IS USM delivers the same exceptional level of optical performance as the EF70-200mm /f2.8L USM, which has won strong support among professional and high-end amateur photographers. The IS unit utilizes improved holding for the barrel of the supplementary optical system that provides smoother movement, achieving image stabilizing effects equivalent to approximately three stops.Additionally, the EF70-200mm /f2.8L IS USM is equipped with a compact, lightweight, high-performance vibration gyro that, combined with improved signal processing circuits, makes possible image stabilization within approximately 0.5 seconds upon pressing the shutter button halfway. The EF70-200mm /f2.8L IS USM also employs an optical design offering compatibility with digital SLR cameras and utilizes an optical system made entirely from environmentally friendly lead-free glass.
Amazon.com Product Description
Incorporating Canon's second-generation Image Stabilization technology, this 70-200mm telephoto zoom responds in as little as 0.5 seconds while providing up to three stops of correction for camera shake. As a result, you can easily capture the far-off action of fast-paced sports or zoom in for an intimate portrait with a blurred background. The lens's autofocus (AF) system, meanwhile, has been refined for better response time and tracking speed. And photographers will love the new eight-blade circular aperture, which offers a more pleasing out-of-focus image. Constructed to pro standards, the EF 70-200mm lens is highly dust- and moisture-resistant and carries a one-year warranty. - Focal length: 70-200mm
- Maximum aperture: 1:2.8
- Lens construction: 23 elements in 18 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 34 to 12 degrees
- Focus adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM
- Closest focusing distance: 4.3 feet
- Zoom system: Rotating type
- Filter size: 77mm
- Dimensions: 3.4 inches in diameter, 7.8 inches long
- Weight: 3.24 pounds
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 Being the only game in town for EOS, it's the best. November 18, 2009
Luving it (Seaside, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I used it on 5D for low light portrait mostly. This one is the only 70-200 2.8 zoom with the IS for EOS. Would be interesting if Tammy or Sigma add their VC/OS to their zooms.
I did some side by side comps of this lens and Canon 200mm F2.8L II prime, and Canon 70-200 F4L (non IS). The tests were done in indoor lowlight. The results are very predictable: Wide open 70-200F2.8IS is not the sharpest but pretty close. The IS helps a big time! All handheld, with the help of elbows and back against walls, doors, etc. The IS zoom gives the most reliable and consistent results. The prime and F4L produce the sharpest pictures when not blurred. But in my case, over 50% were blurred from those two Non-IS lenses. I am talking 200mm / ISO 1600 on a 5D at about 1/30 - 1/60sec handheld. I don't know what version of IS this lens has on it, but it certainly works great!
The other thing surprises me is that the weight isn't all that bad at all. I thought the difference between the IS 2.8 and the non-IS F4 would be day and night. Not so. Especially when shooting in slow shutter speed at the long end, I have to focus on keeping my hands steady so much that I didn't feel the light weight of the F4 at all. Light weight isn't always a blessing. I didn't realize my hand shaking so much till I compared with the results from the IS. I've always used door or wall to help steady my hands when using the prime (the F4 was used for outdoor only). But still, the IS is amazing.
The reason I give it a 4 star is for the price/value ratio. This lens is way over priced IMHO. I am surprised Tammy and Sigma haven't gotten their VC/OS into their 70-200 zoom yet. This lens is 3 times more expensive than the Tammy!
The real appeal of these L lenses are their reliability and consistency. The AF on L lenses have been consistently accurate and fast for me. For the 3rd party lenses there're more misses and hunting in low light. That is why I never hesitated to go for Tammy and Sigma for their macro primes where AF are not that important. I am not disappointed at all.
Would it be great if this zoom is as sharp as a macro prime wide open at 200mm? Ya, sure. But life is full of compromises and for what it is and what it can do, I have yet to see a worthy competitor to this one. Also, sharpness is not everything for portrait anyway...
If you need the 2.8 and want to hand held at 200mm, this is the one. The added flexibility of the zoom from 70-200 is a bonus really.
««WAIT»» to buy this fantastic lens - it's being upgraded November 13, 2009
J. Nelson (Southern California)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This white whale of a lens is very well regarded, as you can see from the number of very positive reviews. BUT, as some have mentioned, it utilizes an older, less effective form of image stabilization than is used on the 70-200mm f/4L IS, and is generally considered to be slightly less sharp than that lens as well.
These would not be persuasive reasons to not buy the lens, of course, except that it is expected to shortly be replaced by a Mk. II version, incorporating the newer Hybrid IS technology that is used on the 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro, and possibly making improvements to the lens' sharpness as well.
IF you can wait until late November 2009, you may be rewarded for your wait either with a decrease in the price of this Mk. I model, or the opportunity to buy an improved Mk. II model.
Love it!! November 13, 2009
Robert (Garland Tx USA)
Ok,after months of reading reviews and research between 2.8 or f4. IS or non IS,I finally went this route. That was months ago. Now I've had time to get my feet wet with this lens and have not been dissapointed. I was worried to death about bad copies,but I guess I got a good one although I have no other L series to compare too, yet. I love sports and action photography and with the F2.8L lense,the 6.5 fps on the 40D and Canon's DPP software I have gotten some fantastic night-time shots at rodeo and football events. And daytime in the bright Texas sun, soccer and horse racing etc......unbelievable!! It's amazing how people will step aside when they see this lense thinking you are a professional I guess. Reviews are correct saying that the 70-200 will attract attention. At a horse race earlier this year two "gentlemen" actually followed me around thinking I was photographing the upcoming winners!! Wish I had that foresight.Buy one and have fun.
Great for indoor shooting November 13, 2009
Helen Boratz
This lens is great for outdoor scenes. This is the first lens I purchased with IS and after using it I will never buy another lens without it. But the true test for this lens was it's ability to take indoor pictures in dark settings; theatrical, swimming events, indoor soccer, it handles them all. With my other lens I could not get an ISO/exposure combination that would give me a quick shutter speed to catch the action but not come out too dark. I would buy this lens again.
Perfect Lens November 9, 2009
Ben Myers (Jupiter, Fl United States)
I use this lens for high school gym, volleyball and basketball on a Canon 50D. If you've shot in this environment you know it's tough...IE Low light, fast action. This lens is as good as it gets. Of the available lenses it's Perfect for this venue. Fast at 2.8 & Image stabilization are what make it the best. Sometimes wish it was 50-200 in smaller gyms. Push your IS0 to 3200 for speed/grain best balance (on a 50D) and you'll love it.
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