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Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens

Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens
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£45 Cashback. High-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens combining light weight and compactness with an f/4 maximum aperture. Inner focusing and the ring USM enable quick and quiet autofocusing. A circular polarising filter can be attached and used without difficulty as the front lens element does not rotate during focusing. The tripod collar (sold separately product number 1018072) is the same as utilised with the EF 300mm f/4L USM. Includes Canon ET-74 lens hood.  More

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Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens Further Details

Features of the Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens

  • L-series optics
  • Light and compact
  • Constant f/4 maximum aperture
  • Fluorite and UD lens elements
  • Fast autofocus
  • Super Spectra coatings
  • Circular aperture for pleasing background blur

L-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.

Professional features
A maximum aperture of f/4 is available at all focal-length settings, ensuring shutter speeds do not change as the lens is zoomed. A non-rotating front element simplifies the use of filters, such as polarisers and grads.

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
The lens comes supplied with a lens hood and a soft case.

Product Specification

  • Angle of view (horzntl, vertl, diagnl): 29° - 10°, 19°30' - 7°, 34° - 12°
  • Lens construction (elements/groups): 16/13
  • No. of diaphragm blades: 8
  • Minimum aperture: 32
  • Closest focusing distance (m): 1.2
  • Maximum magnification (x): 0.21 (at 200mm)
  • AF actuator: USM¹
  • Filter diameter (mm): 67
  • Max. diameter x length (mm): 76 x 172
  • Weight (g): 705
  • Magnification - Extension Tube EF12 II: 0.29 - 0.06
  • Magnification - Extension Tube EF25 II: 0.39 - 0.13
  • Lens hood: ET-74
  • Soft case: LZ1224
  • Extenders EF1.4x II and EF2x II: Compatible
  • AF actuator - ¹ Mechanical full-time manual focusing built-in.

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    Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens Reviews

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    Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens
     
    4.9

    (based on 32 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Sharp focus (19)
    • Consistent output (18)
    • Quick focus (18)
    • Strong construction (16)
    • Durable (15)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Sports/action (16)
      • General use (15)
      • Wildlife (14)
      • Upgrade (9)
      • Landscape photography (7)
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      11/5/2012
       
      5.0

      Why didn't I buy this earlier!

      By Pointy[@]

      from Basingstoke

      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Quick Focus
      • Sharp Focus
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

      • No decent case
      • No tripod collar

      Best Uses

      • General Use
      • Landscape Photography
      • Sports/Action

      Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens:

      Hobbiest use.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      29/4/2012
       
      5.0

      Great introduction to the Canon L range

      By Tonypolony.

      from Leeds

      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • General Use
        • Sports/Action
        • Upgrade
        • Wildlife

        Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens:

        I`ve worked full time in the photographic trade for 15 years but I`ve never really taken my personal photography too seriously until recently , I buy all my new equipment from [...] and have always used Eos ( since 1987 ) .... pleased with the results I`m getting with my new found focus on taking good pictures I decided to see what all the fuss is about with L lenses . I went for the 70-200mm F4 L USM because of it`s entry price point to the range , I didn`t see much point in spending huge money if it wasn`t going to make a huge difference to the quality of my pictures .... first impressions , BIG WOW FACTOR .... the images taken with my new lens just LEAP off my screen at me , even mundane snap shots seem to shine with quality .... I can`t believe the difference , or why I was so happy with what I was using prior to buying the lens .... I`ve got some good lenses in my bag , summer is coming , they will all getting a run out and I`ll be looking to add to and replace if they don`t match up to the L lens , if you are on the cusp of buying one of these , this happy owner heartily recommends it .

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        22/4/2012
         
        5.0

        Canon 70-200 f4 USM

        By Mark H

        from Norfolk

        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • General Use
          • Landscape Photography
          • Upgrade
          • Wildlife

          Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens:

          Best upgrade yet well worth the money now stays on my Canon 50 D all the time.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          6/4/2012
           
          5.0

          Brilliant lens

          By the druid

          from tonbridge kent

          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

          See all my reviews

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

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

          Cons

          • Flimsey lens case

          Best Uses

          • General Use
          • Upgrade
          • Wildlife

          Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens:

          this is my first "L" lens & it is superb, will certainly buy "L" lenses in future if the quality is this good.
          pity about the flimsey lens case, I think canon could have supplied a better case.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          30/3/2012
           
          5.0

          Very good!

          By Dave

          from Norwich

          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

          See all my reviews

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • General Use
            • Sports/Action
            • Upgrade
            • Wildlife

            Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens:

            My first L lens! It won't be my last. Expensive but cheap for a L. I think canon make it cheap to get you hooked on L lenses. Its made my other lenses look rubbish and slow! If like me you are thinking its a lot of money for a lens its worth every penny! Built like a tank and very very sharp.
            This really is a good lens so stop thinking, buy it and enjoy!!

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            27/3/2012
             
            5.0

            superb lens

            By the druid

            from tonbridge kent

            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

            See all my reviews

            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • General Use
              • Landscape Photography
              • Wildlife

              Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens:

              superb sharp lens, the first L lens I have had, would certainly buy more if they are all this quality.
              my only gripe is the flimsey case that comes with it, I think for a lens of this qaulity canon could have supplied a better case.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              25/3/2012
               
              5.0

              Best buy

              By Mr Angry

              from West Yorkshire

              About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

              See all my reviews

              Pros

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

              Cons

                Best Uses

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

                Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens:

                This is one of the best lenses I have owned, the build quality is 100% focusing is extremley fast in all light levels & image quality is spot on, I use this with 7D and have never had a problem with no IS as the modern cameras work well with higher ISOs, it is very light and a pleasure to use with near silent auto focus & smooth internal zoom. A brilliant piece of kit at not silly money.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                22/2/2012
                 
                5.0

                Great lens hard to fault

                By alibaba

                from benfleet essex

                About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                See all my reviews

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Consistent Output
                • Easily Interchangeable
                • Lightweight
                • Quick Focus
                • Sharp Focus

                Cons

                • No ring support

                Best Uses

                • Sports/Action
                • Wildlife

                Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens:

                Cant find any problems with this lens apart from ring support not included

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                22/2/2012
                 
                5.0

                A must in the bag

                By Bob

                from Boston, Lincolnshire

                About Me Casual user

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • General Use
                  • Sports/Action

                  Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens:

                  Portrait

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  18/9/2011

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Sharp and vibrant

                  By iSnap You

                  from Kent

                  About Me Professional

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

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

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

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

                    Comments about Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens:

                    Great lens for the money when compared to the F2.8. For half the price I cant warrant the extra £500 when new camera have such great iso these days, although if u only shoot sports or low light the 2.8 is a must. But in a studio or normal conditions its fine. I found this has more contrast and colour when compared to normal gold ring canon lens.Smooth controls and well built with fast focusing

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                    Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM Lens Specifications

                    Zoom or Prime Zoom
                    Focal length - wide (mm) 70
                    Focal length - tele (mm) 200
                    Max aperture - wide 4.0
                    Max aperture - tele 4.0
                    Autofocus motor USM
                    Lens mount Canon EF
                    Image stabilisation No
                    Sensor format Full Frame
                    Filter thread (mm) 67
                    Hood model ET-74
                    Minimum focus distance 120cm
                    Weight (g) 705
                    Size 76x172mm
                    Colour White
                    Minimum aperture 32
                    Lens elements 16
                    Lens groups 13
                    Aperture blades 8
                    Focus mechanism Internal Focusing
                    MF switch Yes
                    Tele-converter compatibility EF 1.4x II, EF 2x II
                    Manufacturers link Click here
                    Enlargement Ratio 1:3.8
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