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Rated 5 out of 5�by Ezra The Stuff of Legends
This is my review of the Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L II USM. The purpose of this legendary lens is to provide mid-range telephoto zoom focal lengths for multiple photographic purposes. this lens can be used for multiple forms of photography: weddings, portraits, wildlife, street, and my favorite sports.
I will start off with some technical aspects of this lens very because it warrants that respect. The EF 70-200mm F/2.8L II USM?s focal length is the best next step up beyond your standard zoom lens, which may provide anywhere from 35-70mm. The F/2.8 aperture represents one of the widest lens openings in the marketplace currently, which can help your camera sensor by allowing more light into the lens for cleaner images. This lens weighs in about 3.2 pounds with 23 elements in 19 groups of glass (1 fluoride and 5 UD Elements inside the barrel of the lens) This lens also comes built with a variety of very highly technological functions such as: a focus limiter ranging from 1.2 meters to infinity to 2.5 meters to infinity, an auto-focus and manual focus switch system, and image stabilization modes 1 and 2. This lens also comes equipped with two focusing rings, one towards the front of the lens as the focal length ring and the other towards the back of the lens which allows you to adjust different focal lengths from 70mm to 200mm. This lens also comes equipped with a tripod collar to place both the lens and camera on a steady tripod for shooting pictures. Although Canon recommends not to remove the tripod collar, (challenging screw and washer pieces inside may come out of place) you do have the option to remove it. Another special technical aspect of this lens is that you can attach both a 1.4x converter and a 2.0x converter to increase your focal length from 98mm to 280mm with the 1.4 X converter and 140mm to 400mm with a 2.0x converter on a full frame body. Just remember though that when you increase your focus lens with these converters, you will also decrease the aperture opening from F/2.8 to F/4.0 with a 1.4x converter and from F/2.8 to F/5.6 with a 2.0x converter. Converters will also degrade your image quality and you may lose access to all your auto focusing points depending on the camera you use.
Now that the technical aspects are out of the way, I would like to focus on how the EF 70-200mm F/2.8L II USM actually performs when in use. My favorite and best uses for this lens is that it provides excellent focal length to capture shots of subjects that might be a little bit further away than from where you may be standing. While most lenses that people typically use may require that the photographer to get more up close to their subject due to limited focal length or distance, the EF 70-200mm F/2.8L II USM gives the photographer a lot of versatility and flexibility to capture subjects sharply and cleanly without having to get too closer to the subject. My second favorite function of this lens is that it has an ultra-fast auto-focus system when connected to your DSLR or sometimes mirrorless camera with an adapter. While holding down the shutter speed halfway and changing your subjects, both the lens and camera can instantly focus on your subjects in a split second with great ease. My third favorite function of this lens is that both the image stabilization and the autofocus mechanics are very quiet compared to non-professional and more affordable lenses. Nonprofessional lenses with the same functions tends to eliminate the element of surprise by being very noisy and may distract and annoy others within your vicinity. My fourth favorite function of this lens is that it is very lightweight compared to bigger telephoto and super telephoto lenses. At only 3.2 pounds, this lens is easy to hand hold enough to walk around with in your hand or attached to a strap with your camera without much of a burden at all. The superior quality, speed and versatility of the EF 70-200mm F/2.8L II USM makes this one of the most well respected and favorite medium telephoto zoom range lens on the market for the last 21 years with this latest version as its 5th revision.
January 30, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5�by MikelH Cream of the Hill
I bought this lens almost 2 years ago and couldn't be happier! Always sharp, crisp and fantastic colors. The IS is super good for my not-so-steady, old hands. You've read about this lens, you know you want it, so just get it already!
November 23, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5�by wesser A great Lens
A world class lens. Finally it's mine and I can't wait to shoot with it.
September 24, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5�by Uinta Great easy to use lens
This is a great lens. Very easy to use. So far it has been used at soccer games, softball practice, and to take pictures of birds. Thanks Canon for creating such a nice and useful lens.
May 29, 2015
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