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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens
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Product Description
Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Weightkg1.3Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Lengthcm19.4Technical DataHeader / Product LineCanonTechnical DataHeader / LocalizationEnglishTechnical DataHeader / ManufacturerCanonTechnical DataHeader / Packaged Quantity1Technical DataLens System / TypeTelephoto zoom lensTechnical DataLens System / Special FunctionsZoomTechnical DataLens System / Lens ApertureF/2.8Technical DataLens System / Min Focal Lengthmm70Technical DataLens System / Max Focal Lengthmm200Technical DataLens System / Min Focus Rangem1.5Technical DataLens System / Focus AdjustmentManualTechnical DataLens System / Max View Angledegree(s)34Technical DataLens System Mounting / Mounting TypeCanon EFTechnical DataLens System / Optical Zoom2.9Technical DataOptical System / Magnification0.16Technical DataDimensions & Weight / Diametercm8.5Technical DataLens System / System TypeLens
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #52731 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Canon
- Model: 2569A018AA
- Released on: 2008-02-28
- Dimensions: .39" h x .39" w x .39" l, 2.87 pounds
Features
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
- EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Editorial Reviews
Product Features
Manufacturer's Description
Zoom lenses are very convenient. The equivalent of two or more fixed focal length lenses in one unit. The maximum aperture of some zoom lenses changes as you alter the focal length, but through-the-lens (TTL) metering takes this into account to give correct exposure.
Canon offers one of the finest telephoto zoom lenses in the EF line, comparable to a single focal length lens. It has four UD-glass elements to correct chromatic aberrations. Its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture and superb image quality make it one of the most popular professional SLR lenses in the world.
Customer Reviews
Superb
As a photographer who swears by prime lenses, I've never really adopted zooms as part of my essential kit. This lens, however, has changed my mind. It's very fast, autofuses superbly and produces the most uniform bokeh (back- foreground blur) I have seen in my work. I have the stunning 85mm 1.4, and the 70-200 competes - in terms of bokeh - with this.
Lens weight never worries me - being a youngish, fit male - but be aware that this lens is large (because it's well made) and unless you're very strong, you wont be hand-holding this for long stretches of time. When this lens is mated with my 1DS, with flash attached, it's impractical over long periods of time (like weddings) without monopod support.
But in terms of what you get for that extra weight: it's a stunning piece of glass and the results speak for themselves: superb contrast and colour; pin sharp, even wide open; silent, rugged and above all, it replaces several lenses in one go. I use this for portraits, landscapes and all manner of people related photography.
This competes with my 85mm in terms of usage times.
If you're unsure about whether you should buy this - don't be. From the minute you review your first series of images you'll love it.
Low Light Dream
I brought this lens over the Image Stabilised(IS) version as I needed it for events and weddings, where a lot of my images are indoors. In these situations IS is (generally) of no value as your subjects tend to be moving. Plus, with the money you save, you can purchase a pro level flash gun for those really tricky situations (disco lights etc).Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash Unit
The sharpness capability of this lens is quite stunning, coupled with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, you can really throw the background out which emphasises the subject even more. With an 8 blade iris any highlights in the background have a pleasing rounded bokeh, helping again to make the subject the dominant aspect of the image.
The focal length range gives you the ability to capture nice portraits or quick candid shots without having to change your lens.
If you want a 70-200 for wildlife, you may want the IS as it does help when panning (I use the 100-400 IS lens for this type of workCanon - Telephoto zoom lens - 100 mm - 400 mm - f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM - Canon EF).
If you are looking to do events / weddings / photojournalism this is the lens for you.
Superb Product
Fantastic product, for sports or other photography. Comes with covers and protective soft carry case. Brilliant, can't fault it.
