| | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras |  | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,999.00
Buy New: $1,625.00
You Save: $374.00 (19%)
New (14) Used (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  114 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 2.9
Maximum Focal Length: 200
Minimum Focal Length: 70
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 6 x 5.8
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 7042A002
Model: 7042A002
UPC: 013803005097
EAN: 0013803005097
ASIN: B00006I53X
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Very sharp crisp iamge July 22, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am very happey with Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM , it's a great lens , very sharp crisp iamge
Sensor size does matter! July 22, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Many have already commented on how silent and "fast" this lens is. Agree that its heavy, but using a hand strap allows for greater stability. Build quality is excellent as it is for every other Canon "L" series lens. Some quip about the white color and it does attract a lot of attention.
A few things surprised me, the date code on the lens that I purchased was no less than two weeks old from where it was manufactured in Japan. This is a big lens that looks like a bazooka with the hood attached. Despite its size, it is very well balanced on my 1D Mark II. I've taken pictures for 2-3 hr stretches and it does cause some fatigue in your forearms, wrist, and hand muscles.
The bokeh is dreamy and the IS has allowed me to capture images that would have been less likely without the IS. Same image with and without IS and you'll see the difference -- especially in low light conditions or at shutter speeds less than 1/100.
Lastly, image quality and sharpness appears to be dependent on sensor size. Images from full frame sensors (1D series and 5D) are sharper and less soft compared to those images taken with APS-C sensors (Rebel, 30D, 40Detc). This has to do with pixel density and the "magnification" which exaggerates perceived softness.
This is every bit a professional lens -- great build quality, sharp, weather-sealed, and of course the price. There are many debates about IS or non-IS and 2.8L or 4L. Yep the 4L has better MTF graphs, newer generation IS system, and the images are stunningly crisp. But if you shoot in variable light conditions, the 2.8 won't let you down. Just ask the pros...
 Excellent Telephoto July 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Prior to my purchase of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM, I was torn between this one and another Canon lens, the 70-200mm f/4 IS USM. My research and reviews on the two lenses revealed that the lenses are identical in the same aperture ranges, though I think the larger fixed aperture of the f/2.8 has the bigger advantage when shooting in low light conditions, which I often do. The lens is a bit heavy, but can be handheld. Because of the weight, I opted to get the IS version instead of the non IS one. I have used the lens in live band shows and it reveals excellent images at 70mm up to 135mm, though I agree with most reviewers, that it is a bit soft on the 200mm range. All in all, It has big advantages over this other brothers (Canon f/4, or the non-IS) , though I cannot compare it with other third party lenses (Sigma, Tokina, Tamron). The only drawback would be it's weight.
A great sports telephoto July 12, 2008
Very sharp, great bokeh, very fast and silent AF. Practically no chromatic aberration and vignetting (except perhaps at F2.8). Ideal for sports shooting. With the IS one can shoot usable pictures at 1/20 sec. Highly recommended. See also:
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Great Telephoto Lens July 12, 2008
Excellent lens that produces great quality images. It is a bit on the heavy side, but well worth the extra weight. I have used it for over a year and the improved quality of my images is really amazing. If you serious about producing excellent images this is the lens for you.
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