Name: EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 229
Rating: 4.0 (40 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

very smooth and nicely sized
great build quality with excellent image quality
The build quality of this lens is exceptional

70-200 IS weighs too much for this use
the slightly additional battery drain
IS USM Lens is not an inexpensive lens

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 23
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: 70, 200 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto

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

very smooth and nicely sized
great build quality with excellent image quality
The build quality of this lens is exceptional
wobbling whatsoever and smooth controls - just perfect
produced extremely sharp images with excellent color rendition
sharpness is truly impressive as is the overall performance of the lens
Great wide open
and even better after stopping down
Great contrast
nice bokeh
and the colors are stunning
Great contrast
color
and sharpness
Color and contrast are excellent
excellent bokeh
this lens is a very quick performer
Build quality of the Canon is very good
weight gives quality feel and makes it easier hold steady and get sharp pics
excellent images
and is fun to use
Flair control is excellent also
the IS works very well
turns very smoothly and with good damping
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the lens feels very solid in the hand
Manual focus is electronic and works quite well
image quality is impressive
autofocus with eye detection works quickly and accurately
the lens offers very effective 5-stop image stabilization
the focus worked flawlessly
USM IS II is very easy to clean off
with better weather sealing and better durability
rubberized 137ÃÂ°-rotating focus ring operates very smoothly
the results are just beautiful
well built and well-sealed
look and feel of images from the lens and loved using it
the speed is impressive
sharp and stable
the handling of the lens is excellent
Eye tracking was very good for an event setting
clever
innovative approach to manual focus that I really enjoy
RF 70-200L is optically good
both very
very fine lenses very well suited for people shots
zooms are much more convenient and the quality can be amazingly good
it s performance with the TC 2x
The shots and quality are very good
Excellent built and optical quality
handling
Superb protection for digital sensors
image stabilizer of both editions of the lens proved equally effective
The new lens also looks almost identical
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
solid and well-built
beautifully balanced with an appropriate camera
Image contrast was also excellent - and a match for the resolution
improved AF performance and high levels of dust and moisture resistance
fast and generally accurate
IS is very smooth to operate in nearly every way

70-200 IS weighs too much for this use
the slightly additional battery drain
IS USM Lens is not an inexpensive lens
USM Lens
5L USM Lens
it has a weather-sealed construction
applies stabilisation only in the vertical plane
The lens does not extend during zooming
this vantage point can only be accessed at low tide
Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
just too long and too heavy for GP use
A bit heavy
III USM is not a macro lens
HUGE
very heavy and expensive
bokeh still falls a little short of perfection
The minimum focus distance is a bit long
collar locking knob to be a little fiddly
RF 70-200mm was extremely short
lower focus breathing of the RF version would be preferable
The tripod foot is not compatible with Arca standard tripods
Sigma 70-200mm Sports have similar macro capabilities
no sign of chromatic aberrations
loosened over time
the lens does not extend during zooming nor focusing
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stretch and lost some performance at 200mm
lack of compatibility with teleconverters (and the price
These lenses are just priced too high
this lens is just too expensive
None just a little heavy and takes some getting used to
A bit pricy and a tad heavy
the high-end expensive zooms
lacks a manual-priority autofocus mode
leave your lens uncovered
No vignetting (edge darkening) was evident at small apertures
edge softening was so slight it would be barely visible in shots
There is no additional cost to you

Canon - Video Reviews (2)

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS Mark II USM - Hands on Review - DigitalRev.com

CANON EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM LENS REVIEW: THE BEST CANON TELEPHOTO LENS

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

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Canon EF

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	32
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	8

Construction	Zoom
Elements	23
Groups	18
Special elements / coatings	4 UD elements
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Internal

Weight	46.21 oz
Diameter	3.39 in
Length	7.62 in
Does not rotate on focusing	2.83 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	70 - 200
Maximum magnification	0.17 x
3 stops	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ring Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	1.5
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no
Focus distance limiter	yes

Colour of product	Black Black,White Grey White
Body materials	Metal
Zoom lock	no
Tripod collar	yes
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	yes

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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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A high-quality, fast medium-range zoom lens that will suit fashion, wedding and portrait photographers.Built like a tank and ultra-responsive, Canon's EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM lens is a great tool for fashion, wedding, portrait and event photographers and a good match for full frame DSLRs like the EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS 5D. The addition of Canon's second-generation image stabilisation technology adds $1,180 to its price tag but gives photographers up to three stops of exposure compensation, which is useful when flash is not permitted.