Canon SLR Reviews

Canon EF 70 200mm f 2 8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

The Canon USA 7042A002 70mm to 200mm /f2.8 IS USM is an exceptional zoom lens for use with a Canon SLR camera body (35mm or Digital). A unique feature is that this lens incorporates Canon’s second generation Image Stabilization technology. Maximum Diameter x Length, Weight – 3.4 x 7.8, 3.24 pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Canon Lens worth every penny
The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens was the best purchase I have every made. It performs better than I could every imagine. If you need a great telephoto lens this one is for you.

5 Stars Perfect for most situations!
Rented this lens for a trip to New Mexico (didn’t hav3 $2000 under the mattress). I was going to shoot a friends wedding and a few days of camping in the high scrub desert of Bandelier National Monument, NM. I knew I needed something versatile for the wedding. As it seems with most wedding, I had very little idea of the lighting situations I would be dealing with. From sunrise shots the day of to the full ceremony and reception, this lens worked flawlessly. The huge aperture, great focal range, and lighting quick USM focus handled every situation. Following the wedding, the lens took a camping trip and continued it’s great performance. The build quality is amazing and the optics are superb. The only “cons”, that are just innate aspects of the lens really, are that it is quit heavy and with the low end of 70mm on a 1.6 cropped sensor, you are shooting more like 116mm. So, judge your distance carefully. On this trip, all I needed to carry was this lens and the 35mm f2 (plus medium and 35mm format film). The combination was great for all the challenges encountered.

5 Stars Cheaper Elsewhere
This same exact lens can be purchased for $1900 at B&H. Why pay the $2500 when you can save $600.

5 Stars great lens
The lens is great – the pictures are so clear and vivid. The only drawback is the weight.

5 Stars A heavy hitter

I’ll keep this simple and to the point. The lens is bullet proof. It produces beautiful images even in low light situations and that’s even hand held.

Only one minor complaint, it’s pretty heavy. I guess that’s a small price to pay for beautiful photos and dependability. You get a bit of a work out, but who isn’t in need of that.

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