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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
First seen: 13 january 2004
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User Score (1285)9.7
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Expert Score (4)8.2
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Value for money (6)8.2
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Pros & Cons
- useful hood, very effective is, amazing is, beautiful bokeh, quality tripod mounting ring
- just a nit, off wide open, balance issues, heavy but read on, expensive but unmatched
A spectacular professional lens, combining the virtues of the legendary EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM with the Canon’s newest Image Stabilizer technology. The IS system now offers up to a three-stop improvement in hand-held ability, responds faster than ever before, and functions on a solid tripod. Additional improvements include faster AF response and tracking speed, weather-resistant construction, and the entirely new optical system focuses even closer (to 4.6 feet /1.4m) …
Manufacturer's Specs
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TypeCanon EF mount (metal).
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Focal Length70-200mm.
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Maximum ApertureF/2.8.
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Optical Construction23 elements in 18 groups (4 UD elements) with Super Spectra Coating.
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Angle of View34 degrees to 12 degrees (diagonal at infinity).
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AF Drive SystemGear driven by ring type USM.
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AF Drive Noise40 dB or lower.
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Manual FocussingEnabled with focus mode switch and focus ring (full time mechanical MF mechanism).
Release Date
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First seen13 January 2004
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Reviews of Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
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Canon's EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Reviewer: Camerasdirect22 October 2007Built 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. Read more
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens
Reviewer: PhotoReview4 June 2007Built 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.  ... [more] Read more
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Reviewer: tony8669, Product Review19 July 2007
It is a quite simple and easy to use camera, especially for the new beginners in photography. But it just a litle bit heavy for it's small shape. About the price, I thought it's suitable with the benefit that you will get. So, after using it, I'm not too much dissapointed, because it has helped me from so many troubles that occured from my previous camera, like noice that occured when you make some movement, dusted lense, and etc. Well, I'll advice you to buy this!!... Read more
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