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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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Pros

  • careful framing and low light shooting is easy
  • with the improved contrast of the version II lens
  • tight and moderately tight portraits

Cons

  • Only the IS versions are weather sealed
  • It is not an inexpensive lens
  • II USM Lens

Key specs

  • Zoom
  • 23
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • 70, 200 mm
  • yes
  • Telephoto

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM - Pros & Cons

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Pros

  • careful framing and low light shooting is easy
  • with the improved contrast of the version II lens
  • tight and moderately tight portraits
  • Handling and performance was simply outstanding
  • Optical quality is also impressive
  • achievable in field conditions
  • It feels exceptionally well built and operates as it should
  • zoom and focus rings are nice and wide and well-ribbed
  • The image stabilization also works remarkably quietly
  • very good image quality with a modest weight and compact dimensions
  • The shortest setting is great for portraits

Cons

  • Only the IS versions are weather sealed
  • It is not an inexpensive lens
  • II USM Lens
  • atmospheric distortion/warping
  • the flocking did not reflect any light back to the camera position
  • with the four switches on the left of the barrel
  • out-of-focus highlights still look practically circular
  • the Bokeh is just harsh at times
  • loose too much image quality
  • video AF was simply not on anyone s radar
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeTelephoto
Lens mountCanon EF
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Aperture
Aperture max2.8
Aperture min32
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades8
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Optics
ConstructionZoom
Elements23
Groups19
Special elements / coatings
  • Fluorite element
  • UD element
Power zoomno
Zoom methodInternal
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Dimensions
Weight52.56 oz
Diameter3.5 in
Length7.83 in
Filter size3.5 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length70 - 200
Maximum magnification0.21 x
Image stabilisationyes
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeRing Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance1.20
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black,White
  • White
Body materialsMetal
Tripod collaryes
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingyes

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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (13)

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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 USM L IS II - Full Format Review / Test Report
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 USM L IS II Full Format Review

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II Review - DustinAbbott.net
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DustinAbbott.net
Published: 06.08.2018
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II Review - DustinAbbott.net

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II Review | Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a thorough, real world review of Canon's new f/4L II telephoto zoom lens.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Review
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Published: 05.01.2010
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Review

Looking for a Canon 70-200mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 USM L IS II - APS-C Review / Lab Test Report
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 USM L IS II - APS-C Review / Lab Test Report

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 USM L IS II Review

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II review
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TechRadar
Published: 24.05.2010
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II review
4.5

Canon has just updated one of its golden oldie pro lenses. But will the new £2,800 price tag hit a bum note?

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Review - Photography Life
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 70-200mm 1:2.8 L IS II USM review
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DPReview
Published: 06.05.2010
Canon EF 70-200mm 1:2.8 L IS II USM review
4.3

The EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM was announced in January 2010 as a replacement for Canon's fast image-stabilized telephoto zoom, the EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM, which dates from 2001. With the rapid increase in SLR sensor pixel counts placing lenses' optical qualities under ever finer scrutiny, the company clearly felt it was time for an update for this professional workhorse, and has revamped the design accordingly. In the process, it claims to have improved almost every aspect of the lens, including the optics, autofocus, image stabilization, and the mechanical design.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Review
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PCMAG
Published: 25.03.2014
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Review
4.5

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens is the go-to telezoom for many a pro shooter; its excellent optics make it a clear Editors' Choice.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM lens review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 12.11.2018
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM lens review
4.5

There’s only one obvious difference in the Mk III lens from its Canon predecessor...

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Light and Versatile: A Review of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens
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Fstoppers
Published: 14.09.2020
Light and Versatile: A Review of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens

The 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse of choice for a wide variety of photographers, but given its size and cost, creatives who do not need the f/2.8 aperture may opt for the lighter and cheaper f/4 version. If such a lens sounds right for your work, check out this great review of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM. Coming to you from Christopher Frost Photography, this great video review takes a look at the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM lens.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 70 200mm f/2.8L IS II USM 35mm Zoom user reviews : 5 out of 5 - 1 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Canon EF 70 200mm f/2.8L IS II USM 35mm Zoom user reviews : 5 out of 5 - 1 reviews - photographyreview.com

Canon EF 70 200mm f/2.8L IS II USM 35mm Zoom user reviews : 5 out of 5 - 1 reviews - photographyreview.com

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USM Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 31.05.2019
Canon EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USM Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USM is a significantly upgraded version of Canon's popular 70-200mm F4 lens for full-frame and APS-C sensor DSLR cameras. Read our in-depth Canon EF 70-200mm F4L IS II USM review to find out just what the new Mark II version has to offer, complete with full-size sample images...

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens
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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens
4.5

A fast, high-performance, professional-quality zoom lens for sports, events and portrait photographers.Improving on the popular EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens, Canon's new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM comes with a next-generation image stabiliser that claims up to four f-stops of shutter speed advantage at all focal length settings. Designed for professional photographers and serious photo enthusiasts who require robust construction and excellent imaging performance, the new lens also provides a shorter minimum focusing distance and better dust- and moisture-proof sealing.

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