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Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens

Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens
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One of the finest telephoto zoom lenses in the EF line. The Canon 70-200 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. Compatible with Extender EF 1.4x II and 2x II. Includes Canon ET-83 II lens hood. As this lens features a Canon EF (Electro-Focus) lens mount, you can use this lens on a Canon full-frame camera (Such as the 1D X, 5D Mk III, 6D etc.) and a cropped sensor (APS-C) camera with EF-S mount (EG. 350D, 7D, 550D, 60D etc.).  More

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Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens




Key Features

  • High performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens
  • Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture
  • Four UD lens elements
  • 1.5m minimum focussing
  • Water and dust resistant
  • Eight-bladed aperture
  • Ring-type USM AF motor

A zoom as good as a prime lens
One of the finest telephoto zoom lenses in the EF line, optically comparable to a prime lens. Four UD-glass elements to correct chromatic aberrations and multiple zoom groups allow internal focusing, resulting in high image quality throughout the zoom range. Compatible with Extender EF 1.4x and 2x.

Fast, constant maximum aperture
Shooting in low-light conditions is possible thanks to the lens' fast maximum aperture of f/2.8, which stays constant throughout the zoom range. Such an aperture also gives control over depth of field.

L (Luxury)-series quality
The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, representing the best in precision-designed EF optics. L-series lenses combine superior performance with superlative handling, and are resistant to dust and moisture.

Ultrasonic focusing
A ring-type ultrasonic motor drives autofocus extremely quickly, and in near silence. Excellent holding torque ensures the point of focus is reached accurately, without overshooting. Furthermore, full-time manual override is available, making it possible to adjust focus without leaving AF mode.

Super Spectra coating
Super Spectra coatings ensure accurate colour balance and enhance contrast. They also reduce flare and ghosting – a common problem caused by light bouncing off a camera's sensor.

Accessories
A lens hood and a soft case are included.


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Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens Reviews

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Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens
 
4.9

(based on 19 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Sharp focus (13)
  • Quick focus (11)
  • Strong construction (11)
  • Consistent output (8)
  • Durable (7)

Cons

  • Heavy (9)

Best Uses

  • Sports/action (11)
  • General use (9)
  • Wildlife (7)
  • Night photography (6)
  • Landscape photography (3)
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23/4/2013
 
5.0

Better than expected

By Drzoll

from Hayes

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Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Quick Focus
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

Cons

  • Heavy

Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Wildlife

Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens:

A quick, sharp focusing lens fantastic in low light but after carrying it for a while it gets a bit heavy

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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27/1/2013
 
4.0

Great quality item.

By Tractionuk

from Debryshire

About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

Cons

  • Heavy

Best Uses

  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife

Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens:

Great quality product,a little on the heavy side but that is to be expected.Great carry/protective case.Need to be accurate when auto focusing at long zoom, as it is easy to get required images out of focus if auto focus picks thing slightly in forground. But this isnt a fault of the lens!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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26/1/2013
 
5.0

Does what it says on the tin

By Judy

from Surbiton

About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

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Pros

  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Good Background Blur
  • Great Depth of Field
  • Quick Focus
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

Cons

  • Heavy

Best Uses

  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife

Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens:

Glad I bought it. I thought it might be difficult to use but it is very easy.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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19/12/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

A great solid built performer.

By Matt Shutter

from North Lincolnshire

About Me Semi-Professional

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Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Quick Focus
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

Cons

  • Heavy

Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife

Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens:

I bought this lens for use as a portrait telephoto for my photography business after reading reviews on this lens.

The optical performance is second to none, it provides consistent sharp images even at the f2.8 end of the scale.

The lens provides near silent focussing and is extremely fast. The wide aperture of f2.8 gives some very pleasing bokeh with foreground interest sharp as a pin!

There aren't any bad points to this lens other than its weight, but that is what you should expect for a lens of this quality.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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8/12/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Top quality optics at a great price

By Parsnaps

from North Yorkshire

About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Quick Focus
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

Cons

  • Heavy

Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Landscape Photography
  • Night Photography
  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife

Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens:

I bought this to replace a Canon EF 200 2.8, as I needed something to extend the range of my 24 -70 lens. I was prepared to accept a slight degradation of quality in exchange for versatility, but actually the 70 - 200 is pin sharp right through the zoom range and at the apertures I generally use, wide open to f8. I would go so far as to say this is the sharpest lens I have ever owned. If you can afford the image stabilised version, great, but otherwise, this is a great lens for the money.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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5/10/2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Excellent choice!

By happysnapper

from York

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Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Quick Focus
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

Cons

    Best Uses

    • General Use
    • Landscape Photography
    • Night Photography
    • Sports/Action
    • Wildlife

    Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens:

    After much deliberation I dipped my toe and got my first "fast" lens although slightly worried that I had not gone for the IS version (too expensive for me). I have tried to only buy "L" lenses where possible so this was a bit of a stretch. Was it worth it? Oh yes indeedy - fast focus,pin sharp images, amazing colours! A new lens always takes a little getting used to and i am looking forward to getting used to this. Why the 2.8 against the f4 IS? I wanted the faster speed but I also did not want to have to buy a whole load of new filters as all my other lenses are 77mm. Is the IS important - well not for me at the moment and certainly not for an extra £1K. Weight saving was an important factor as well.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    18/6/2012

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Review the Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM

    By Keith

    from London - West London

    About Me Semi-Professional

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent Output
    • Easily Interchangeable
    • Quick Focus
    • Sharp Focus
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • General Use
    • Landscape Photography
    • Night Photography
    • Sports/Action
    • Wildlife

    Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens:

    this lense is great , i love it. the images are so sharp, great depth of field variations, shoots in low light, not as heavy as i thought it would be. very usable. great. i was debating whether to buy the lense but it is such a good buy - for me. It has a good feel on the camera, the weight is very balanced and it is easy to hold

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    3/6/2012

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Excellent Lens

    By Dave

    from Scotland

    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent Output
    • Sharp Focus
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • Sports/Action

    Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens:

    Thought long and hard about purchasing this lens. Worth every penny. Used it for equestrian vaulting this weekend and really pleased with the sharpness of the photos.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    11/5/2012

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Superb Lens

    By freckle em

    from Plymouth

    About Me Professional

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent Output
    • Easily Interchangeable
    • Quick Focus
    • Sharp Focus
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • General Use
    • Sports/Action
    • Wedding

    Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens:

    This lens is amazing in low light situations. I have used it at weddings and have been wowed by how sharp the images are and quickly it focuses. I tried out the sigma equivalent but this is far quicker to focus and knocks spots of it.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    10/2/2012

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    professional choice

    By Laura

    from Wales

    About Me Professional

    Pros

    • Quick Focus
    • Sharp Focus

    Cons

    • Heavy

    Best Uses

    • General Use
    • Night Photography

    Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens:

    A very nice lens, with a very quick focus! heavy to hold and camera shake will occur at 200mm in low lighting without tripod

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L USM Lens Specifications

    Zoom or Prime Zoom
    Focal length - wide (mm) 70
    Focal length - tele (mm) 200
    Max aperture - wide 2.8
    Max aperture - tele 2.8
    Autofocus motor Yes
    Lens mount Canon EF
    Image stabilisation No
    Sensor format Full Frame
    Filter thread (mm) 77
    Hood model ET 83 II
    Minimum focus distance 1.5
    Weight (g) 1310
    Size 84.6 x 193.6
    Colour White
    Minimum aperture 2.8
    Lens elements 18
    Lens groups 15
    Focus mechanism Auto
    Tele-converter compatibility 1.4x II and 2x II
    Manufacturers link Click here
    Enlargement Ratio 1:4.8
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    Included Accessories:  ET 83 II hood, Ring-Type Tripod Collar B (W

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