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USED Canon 70-200MM F2.8 L IS USM AF
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Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | 200 millimeters |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 200 month |
About this item
- EF mount; telephoto zoom lens
- Ultra-low Dispersion glass; image stabilizer; inner focusing; full-time manual focus; circular aperture
- 70-200mm focal length
- f/2.8L constant maximum aperture
- Component : EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, ET-86 Lens Hood, E-77U Lens Cap, LZ 1324 Case / Product packaging : White box(Bulk Packaging)
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Auto focus | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Image stabilization | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.4 |
Picture quality | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.7 | — | — | 4.3 |
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lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon RF | Canon RF | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Auto/Manual | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 70 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 70 millimeters | — | — | — |
max focal length | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | — | — | 400 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | — | 200 millimeters | 400 millimeters |
model name | 7042A002 | CNRF70200F4 | 3792C002 | canon ef | 3044C002 | 2577A002 |
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Product Description
The EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM was introduced way back in August 2001, supplementing (but not replacing) the non-stabilized 70-200mm F2.8 L USM in Canon's highly regarded telephoto lineup. This is a lens which can truly be described as a professional workhorse, with robust build (including dust and moisture resistance), wide F2.8 maximum aperture, fast and silent ultrasonic autofocus motor, and optical image stabilization for hand-holding at slow shutter speeds. The optical design is somewhere on the far side of complex; it features 23 elements in 18 groups, with 4 UD elements to provide compensation for chromatic aberration. According to Canon, this gives a 'high-resolution, high-contrast optical capability', as demanded from a lens which needs to perform all day, every day in the hands of professional photographers across a wide range of subjects and conditions.
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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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Product Dimensions | 11.3 x 5.98 x 5.8 inches |
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Item Weight | 4 pounds |
ASIN | B00006I53X |
Item model number | 7042A002 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,670 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 22, 2002 |
Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
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Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM lens: Highly recommended by dpreview.comThe EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM was introduced way back in August 2001, supplementing (but not replacing) the non-stabilized 70-200mm F2.8 L USM in Canon's highly regarded telephoto lineup. This is a lens which can truly be described as a professional workhorse, with robust build (including dust and moisture resistance), wide F2.8 maximum aperture, fast and silent ultrasonic autofocus motor, and optical image stabilization for hand-holding at slow shutter speeds. The optical design is somewhere on the far side of complex; it features 23 elements in 18 groups, with 4 UD elements to provide compensation for chromatic aberration. According to Canon, this gives a 'high-resolution, high-contrast optical capability', as demanded from a lens which needs to perform all day, every day in the hands of professional photographers across a wide range of subjects and conditions.
›Read the full Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM lens review at dpreview.com
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Customers like the quality, value, and build quality of the camera lens. For example, they say it's a high quality lens that's built like a tank. They appreciate the fast autofocus and color. That said, some complain about the weight and bulk.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it takes crisp, sharp photos, and has a bokeh effect. The lens is great for close-ups and is excellent for shots of flowers, insects, and hummers. It's also an optically great lens and is the best portrait lens available.
"...This is simply the best portrait lens available. It's fast - through the whole range from 70 to 200 mm it can operate at f/2.8...." Read more
"...Even with the 1.4x extender it takes crisp sharp photos. I will have a hard time even thinking about buying another lens that doesnt have IS...." Read more
"...For it's medium range, it's the most excellent lens in it's class I have or have used, bar none...." Read more
"...On the other hand this is not a "walk-around" lens. It is very serviceable off the tripod for short sessions, or even hanging around for a couple of..." Read more
Customers like the value of the camera lens. They mention it's worth every penny and pound, it retains its value well, and it'll be worth having in the bag. Some say that the lens is heavy, but it'd be worth the sore shoulder or aching forearm.
"...It is worth every sore shoulder or aching forearm. I wasn't a bad photographer to begin with but this lens makes me that much better...." Read more
"...The IS is fantastic and is definitely worth the extra $$$." Read more
"...Saves a little on the weight, and also makes for a much easier lens to hold and operate...." Read more
"...But if you want the best pictures, go for this lens. Besides: it's not THAT heavy.Stabilization:..." Read more
Customers like the build quality of the lens. For example, they say it's top quality, solid, and professional grade. Customers are also impresseded with the image quality, saying it'll produce amazing photos.
"...Yes, it's heavy. But i just consider that proof of its substantial build and quality. It's not a walkaround lens...." Read more
"...You can feel the sturdiness when you hold it. I added the battery grip to better balance the camera and its a beautiful combination...." Read more
"...Apart from architecture or landscape shots, it's a great, quality lens that makes you feel confident in your professional gear - if you don't..." Read more
"...This lens NEVER fails. Focus is fast and spot on. It never hunts for focus no matter what the lighting...." Read more
Customers find the autofocus of the lens to be fast and precise. They say it works well at all zoom lengths and is tack sharp. The lens has two focus range settings and two different IS modes.
"...This is simply the best portrait lens available. It's fast - through the whole range from 70 to 200 mm it can operate at f/2.8...." Read more
"...Now, onto performance. Wow. The 2.8 allows you to freeze action under most lighting conditions...." Read more
"...It is quick and percise on my Canon 30D. This is no light lens either. You can feel the sturdiness when you hold it...." Read more
"...In the words of a buddy of mine, the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is sharp and fast; just like the price...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it's incredibly sharp at one stop above 2.8, and has no discernible vignetting. The contrast, color, and sharpness are remarkable. Some say that not every shot is acceptably sharp, but the best shots approach the sharpiness of their EF 50mm. The lens is very silent, fast, and produces clear, sharp, and perfect pictures throughout the zoom range.
"...It's incredibly sharp at one stop above 2.8, and no discernible vignetting fully open (I'm using it on a 1.6 FOV body)...." Read more
"...And for the most part, always dead on and razor sharp. I haven't noticed any distortion yet...." Read more
"...In the words of a buddy of mine, the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM is sharp and fast; just like the price...." Read more
"...satisfying and seamless, while the contrast, color and sharpness of the image are remarkable...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the auto-focus of the lens. They mention that it does a superb job at focusing in low light, and the IS feature is essentially for low light photography. The lens is solid, and it has a sharp and fast focus. It's great in lower light situations, and even at slower shutter speeds. The depth-of-focus control is good, and its quiet operation makes it easy to focus. The f2.8 makes the viewfinder brighter, and AF functions much faster.
"...bokeh (the blurriness behind the focused object) and operates in fairly low light conditions without a flash while still giving sharp images it will..." Read more
"...I wouldn't have thought so.The focus is super quick and silent. And for the most part, always dead on and razor sharp...." Read more
"...- for portraits, and with it's f/2.8 you get great, great shots without the flash; essential for party and dinner and intimate settings...." Read more
"...Another huge plus is that this lens allows full time manual focus; you don't have to flip a switch to override the auto focus...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the color of the lens. They mention that the contrast and colors are gorgeous, and the images are stunningly crisp. The lens produces better contrast and better colors than cheaper lenses. The color saturation is so much more than they ever thought could happen. The night time pictures are out of this world, and are earth-stopping.
"...Since it produces beautiful bokeh (the blurriness behind the focused object) and operates in fairly low light conditions without a flash while still..." Read more
"...And it produces a really nice bokeh, so your subject is always the star...." Read more
"...Contrast and colors are also gorgeous with this lens. I didnt know what I was missing until I purchased this lens...." Read more
"...Bright, sharp, well saturated and luxurious (almost creamy) images, unrivaled by most other lenses...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the camera lens. They mention it's pretty heavy and bulky.
"...One thing that is of concern, and will always be, is that this lens is heavy...." Read more
"...But make no mistake, this one is the real deal.Yes, it's heavy. But i just consider that proof of its substantial build and quality...." Read more
"...It's bulky, and I only found one bag locally I could buy to carry this juggernaut in...." Read more
"...But it does get heavy after a while. And it is a long,fixed length lens...." Read more
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The lens has an image stabilisator that is more than capable, and *very* helpful when trying to follow motion (the lens provides a special IS mode for this). The IS is nicely balanced, and does not jerk the image when activated (the slight oscillation it induces on the hand holding the lens takes some getting used to).
It's incredibly sharp at one stop above 2.8, and no discernible vignetting fully open (I'm using it on a 1.6 FOV body). Since the lens uses internal focusing, the front will not turn, making using circular polarizers much, much simpler than with other lenses that do not have this feature.
One thing that is of concern, and will always be, is that this lens is heavy. At almost 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) it is by far my heaviest lens, and makes that camera/lens combination top-heavy. Luckily, the lens comes with a tripod ring that helps alleviating this problem (you do have a tripod, right?). One of the reasons that this lens is so heavy is the way that it is build: metal, and professional grade environmental sealing. It is safe to assume that unless you are using an equally professional camera (which i do *not*), the lens will outlast the body it is mounted on.
My lens came included with tripod ring, a hood, and nice bag (with it's own shoulder strap) - so stay away from any bundles that offer a carrying bag or hood. The only thing I needed to purchase was an UV filter (I use it to protect the lens) -- I recommend B&W filters -- and a tripod plate. I also got the 1.4x extender, but have found little use for it so far.
The reason I find this lens so good is that it produces excellent pictures -- especially for portraits. Since it produces beautiful bokeh (the blurriness behind the focused object) and operates in fairly low light conditions without a flash while still giving sharp images it will allow you to shoot incredibly beautiful pictures. And having a 200mm zoom allows you to give your model some space to relax, while the range of 70-200 allows you to quickly adapt to the situation without having to change the lens. The result many times are downright stunning. If there is a perfect portrait lens, this is it.
I wholeheartedly recommend this lens over its more affordable brethren (the non-IS and the slower variants of this lens). You get what you pay for. If there is one L lens you want in your lineup (or better: can afford to have) make it this one.
Yes, it's heavy. But i just consider that proof of its substantial build and quality. It's not a walkaround lens. But with camera attached and hand under the zoom ring, it balances nicely.
Now, onto performance. Wow. The 2.8 allows you to freeze action under most lighting conditions. And it produces a really nice bokeh, so your subject is always the star. I used it to capture my 6 year old's soccer game and it's really nice to be able to catch the intensity of the player's eyes as the ball is frozen it midair in front of them, while the cars in the parking lot in the b/g blur away.
The depth of field control is amazing. At wide open, i was able to focus a soccer ball 150 ft away, while blurring out the grass 1.5 feet in front and back.
I've also shot some nice portraits with it...it's actually a pretty good length for doing this. I wouldn't have thought so.
The focus is super quick and silent. And for the most part, always dead on and razor sharp. I haven't noticed any distortion yet.
The IS function doesn't help freeze action any better. But it really pays off in lower light situations, where 3 stops really come in handy. I handheld a 1/15 sec shot with great results.
If there is one downside, it's that this lens is a bit of an ordeal to mount, unmount, recap, put in case, etc...so switching lenses as you go is really a pain and you can't go back and forth between this and a wide or prime, for instance. So i tend to stick with just this lens once i start shooting. Unless you're a pro with two bodies around your neck, you're always gonna be "stuck" with the big one. (not a bad thing, tho)
Bottom line: it's expensive. it's heavy. but for performance like this, it's worth it.
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Fonctionne très bien et en parfait état !