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Canon EF 70 200mm f 2 8L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
This CANON EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens is one of the finest telephoto zoom lenses in the EF line, comparable in optic quality to a single focal length lens. It 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. Where image quality and detail matter most and you prefer using a rotating zoom, this lens offers outstanding value. Maximum Diameter x Length, Weight – 3.3 x 7.6, 2.9 lbs. / 84.6mm x 193.6mm, 1310g Compatible with Extender EF 1.4x II and 2x II.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars great lense
does not zoom as much as I would have hoped, but I have been able to take some great picures I would have otherwise missed
5 Stars Canon Takes Years of Abuse and Keeps working great
I have used this lens for 2 1/2 solid years at Motorcycle Racing Events, this lens has been banged and dropped in the mud, snow and more. I have never had a problem with this lens, the Auto focus is still as fast as it was when it was new. More than 150,000 photos have been taken through this lens and it still produces beautiful photos. If you have ever thought about purchasing one of these lenses
I am a firm believer and would suggest this lens to anyone. I have used this lens on a 30D, 40D, 5D and 1D mark III and the results have always been the same… GREAT!!!
This photo is a comparison photo using with Image Stabilization “IS” turned on and with it turned off
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Camera Used to take these photos:
Canon 1D Mark III
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
with a Canon EF 1.4x II Extender
How the shot was taken:
Indoors in the evening only other light source was a ceiling fan with 2 60watt Florescent bulbs:
NO TRIPOD!
Flash Used 580ex II – ETTL with -2/3 power Fully Charged Batteries High-speed >> sync Turned on.
Flash pointed to 9 foot tall white ceiling.
I took this shot take from crouched position.
Camera Settings:
ISO Setting 100
F-Stop 8.0
Shutter Speed 125
Multi Metering (0)
Picture Style Setting at Standard with Sharpness at +7
The Left Side of the Photo is with Image Stabilization “IS” turned on and the right side of the photo is with the “IS” Turned off. There is a very clear difference in the photos. You can notice there is far more detail in the left side and you can see this light switch is painted and not printed. The most noticeable difference is in the letters on the light switch, the letters (ON) is more clear in the side with “IS” Turned on and is not as sharp with “IS” Turned OFF. Basically if you wonder how well IS works then this will give you a great idea… Plus this lens is about 2 1/2 years old and it still works flawlesly.
When I am shooting outdoors with plenty of light I turn it off because the shutter speed of the camera is fast enough to not need it, I have comparison shots with outdoor action sports photos and I get much sharper Images in the day light with it turned off. If it is cloudy I will turn it on from time to time but still prefer it off when shooting outdoors.
I hope this helps someone who just isn’t sure. I know it is alot of money to spend on a lens but having a great lens you will get stunning results with even the entry level Canon SLR cameras like the XSI, spend the money you wont regret it…
5 Stars Wonderful lens, takes great pictures, very durable
I received this lens as an engagement gift from my fiance’s father. I’m currently using it on my Rebel XTi, with the EF-S 17-85 as my standard zoom lens. The lens itself is considerably larger than the f/4, and about a pound heavier. Its size and color also attract a lot of attention in public, which I have found may or may not be a bad thing. During autoracing I have found that track workers and drivers all instantly respected me, thinking I was a professional for having a white lens. The instant respect meant I was allowed on parts of the track spectators usually aren’t, which allowed me to take pictures from awesome vantage points. At other times, people just stared. In other words, be prepared to be treated differently just because of the lens itself.
The lens is incredibly sharp. I’ve reviewed track shots, portraits of people and animals, as well as landscape and sea scape shots, and the color in those pictures is amazing. They’re vibrant, alive, and clear. Chromatic aberration is extremely well controlled, especially when comparing to my 17-85, which does a decent job most of the time. At f/2.8 I can get extremely shallow DOF with beautiful bokeh, and at f/2.8 the lens focuses quickly and accurately. This is certainly a step up from my 17-84 f/45-5.6, which would often hunt for something to focus on and at last focus on the wrong object. This lens also allows for low light photography, especially indoors. There have been times that I have wanted the version with IS, but then I realize the IS would be about a pound heavier, and at that weight might be enough for my hands to shake, thereby canceling the IS benefits.
The lens came with a lens hood and soft lens case, which are very good quality. The hood is stiff and a bit hard to screw on and off the front lens element, but offers good physical protection and reduces flare in bright lighting. The case is nice and would be useful mostly for storage. As I pack my camera gear so that I’m always ready to leave in a moment’s notice, I keep this lens in my camera bag with my other stuff, and not in the case it came with. I have a feeling that toting around a camera bag and a case would make me forget one or the other somewhere.
I’m a very small person, around 5′1″, so carrying this lens around was not trivial. As I am decently fit from working out, my arms and neck did not get as tired as I expected they would after carrying my camera and lens around about 12 hrs a day for 4 days straight in 100F weather, but the weight and bulk may be a concern if you have a small frame. I also had to change how I hold a lens and my camera so the weight wouldn’t affect my balance and picture taking. One thing that might help with ballast is buying a battery grip, or using a heftier camera. My XTi is a very small, light camera, and is probably not the best camera to use with this lens without attaching a battery grip.
One last thing to consider as that because this lens is large and fairly heavy, you may have to upgrade your camera bags. I have a Kata R-101 backpack and a Crumpler 4 Million Dollar Home, and the lens would not fit in the Crumpler as I expected. What I didn’t expect was that it would be such a tight fit in my Kata backpack, which looks quite roomy inside. I had to re-arrange the partitions, but even then it’s hard to squeeze the lens, my camera, 17-85, EX 580 II flash, lens cleaner, and other small things with it as the tripod ring takes up a lot of room.
Overall, I love this lens and I’ve made changes to my camera gear and my picture taking to accommodate it. I’ve taken some very wonderful pictures with this lens that would not have been possible with a cheaper lens that didn’t control chromatic aberration, lens flare, etc as well. I highly recommend this lens — you’ll have fun with it!
5 Stars Canon 20- 70mm f2.8 IS Lens
Although expensive, this an excellent lens with terrific clarity, speed and image stabilization. Highly recommended for any serious Canon photographer.
5 Stars Great without the IS
There are many other reviews to this wonderful lens and I can’t add too much on the technical issues. This is an upgrade to the Canon 70-200 f4. I shoot in dimly lit interiors (basketball, volleyball, church settings, etc.) and the extra f-stops is worth it. Outdoors with the 1.4x extender (baseball, football, soccer) is fantastic!
I decided NOT to get the IS for several reasons: 1) I use a Manfrotto monopod almost exclusively when using this lens (used it with the f4 also) and with practice the pictures comes out sharp. The monopod also helps to hold everything during a long shooting session. Having 3 pounds of equipment hanging on your neck or holding it up in shooting position is a pain. 2) I couldn’t justify the IS expense since using the monopod partially defeats the IS feature. Again, practice holding steady regardless. Remember shooting the old Nikon F with the teles before IS, VR, OS were ever invented?
Bottom line: Great lens, great bokah, great in low light situations. Highly recommend a good monopod to hold everything steady!
The new Opteka XL remote releases from Opteka allows the camera to be released from a distance of 10 feet (120″). All electronic, just plug-in and use. Has a momentary release, as well as a locking position for time releases.
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star You get what you pay for 
I’ve had the remote for about a week and it worked fine for the first few days, now it’s giving me nothing but trouble. I’ve tried my friends remote in my camera so i know that works. It doesn’t always take pictures, not sure why.
But hey the long cord is nice 
Anywho, spend the extra money and get a nicer one. Wish it would have worked for longer
5 Stars Vastly improved product
I bought this item in January of 2009. It looked exactly like the photo at the top of the page. It worked fine for several months. But eventually it started performing erratically. Some times I could get the focus lock, but I couldn’t fire the shutter. Other times it wouldn’t work at all. At first I thought there was a short in the cord near the plug, because moving the cord would occasionally restore proper function.
However, I discovered that the real problem was that the plug was coming apart. I removed it from my camera and part of it stayed in the socket exposing three metal contacts. I was able to put it back together and restore intermittent function. When it stopped working, I would wiggle the plug or push it securely into the socket and eventually it would start working again.
I decided that I needed a reliable replacement, so I considered the Canon brand. But I read reviews complaining about the quality of its construction as well. I concluded that I could afford to buy this cheaper release and treat it more delicately until it started cutting out again.
When the product arrived, I was in for a surprise. It had been completely redesigned. The cord was considerably thicker. And the plug now has a silver-colored hard-plastic component that snaps into the outer rim of the camera socket, holding the plug securely in place. (It looks just like the plug on the Canon brandCanon RS-80N3 Remote Switch for EOS-1V/1VHS, EOS-3, EOS-D2000, D30, D60, 1D, 1Ds, EOS-1D Mark II,III, EOS-1Ds Mark II,III, EOS-10D, 20D, 30D,40D, 50D, 5D.)
This is a vastly superior product than the one pictured. Opteka needs to update its photo.
If you are looking for a simple shutter release, you want to buy this one. I anticipate that it will outlast my camera body.
Bravo, Opteka, for improving the quality of your product.
1 Star Save your money
I was looking for an inexpensive shutter release for by Canon 50D. After all why should I spend over $40 for the name brand cord when it’s not much more than a switch and some wire. I came across this remote, and it sounded good. It has a 10′ cord and a switch, what more could I want. The remote came quickly in the mail, and I tested it that same night. Everything was going well. I took some nice pictures of some fireworks. The next night I went to use it again, and it didn’t work right. It would focus the camera, but would not release the shutter. I tried it again today, but I still had the same result. This one is going in the trash, and I’ll spend the money on the real remote.
UPDATE: I found a good quality remote at my local camera shop. It’s only a couple of dollars more, but the build quality is apparent as soon as you open the package. Check out ProMaster RS80/N3 Connector Remote Cable for Canon
4 Stars Opteka remote with 10′ used with a Canon 50D
The quality of the cord and connector seem to be great, but the button doesn’t have the same reassuring feeling as the Canon cords. Still, I’m glad I purchased this one instead of the overpriced Canon version.
4 Stars Something I need
A good item, shipping is a bit steep but this is something I use all the time. I already reviewed this and some other things I bought at the same time but I keep getting bugged to review again. Somewhere scattered on the lost review room floor is my review. I hope they find it and post it.
Opteka Timer Remote Control for Canon EOS 1D 5D 10D 20D 30D 40D and 50D Digital SLR Cameras
The Opteka timer remote control set combines many features into one with a self-timer, interval timer, long-exposure timer, and exposure count setting feature. The timer can be set anywhere from 1 second to 99 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds. A dial enables you to easily enter the numeric settings with a single thumb. The LCD panel can also be illuminated, and the alert sound can be turned on/off.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars It’s a great product, just a tiny bit cheap.
After losing my first remote shutter release, I purchased a cheap $15 one that I saw on Amazon. It sucked. So I splurged and got this one because it looks like it does it all.
Well, it does not do EVERYTHING, but it does a lot. And it has a reliable mechanism that fires reliably. It also can control timed shots (one shot every x seconds, for instance).
The manufacturing is a bit cheap, but still better than the $15 one I had before. The “Opteka” logo silkscreened at the top looks REALLY cheezy. I removed it using some Eclipse solution. Rubbing alcohol would also work.
This is worth the money if you don;t plan on losing it. It’s a pretty nice remote switch.
5 Stars works great
save your hard earned $$$ and spend it on glass – this thing does the job well.
5 Stars Great for tripod photography
I picked this up as it was much cheaper than the Canon brand name one, and was pleased with what I got. It takes about 5 minutes with the manual to master this timer remote. If the dial on the side is worth the extra $50, get the Canon, but this works just as well.
Canon Angle Finder C for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
The Canon Angle Finder C is compatible with all Canon EOS cameras when used with the included Ec-C and Ed-C adapters. Allowing you to adjust the viewing angle, the Angle Finder C provides a full screen image, as well as exposure data. Also, the Angle Finder C has a built-in dioptric adjustment for variations in eyesight.
User Ratings and Reviews
2 Stars sloppy adapter springs
As a wildlife photographer with a stiff back and neck I was looking for an alternative to my skimmer ground pod and whimberly gibled head for low angle shots with my canon 1d mk III /500mm f4 set up. Being able to set up and look down would relieve my back problem and allow for low angle shots. When I first put the angle finder on the mk III it fit ok however the second time it was very loose and i found it difficult to use and lost many good shots of a group of shore birds until i took it off and discovered that the springs were very loose. I pushed them back into place with my finger which improved the fit but any adjustment and the adapter loosened up again. Others have reported this same problem. The optics seem ok. I would recommend this for a static set up but not for any dynamic subject. Note, the box that contained this product is labeled made in china. All of my other canon product boxes say “made in Japan”.
4 Stars If You’re On The Fence, Get It
I bought mine for use on a rebel XT. Between that small
viewfinder and the poor ergonomics of keeping my face
against the back of a tripod mounted camera, I was getting
worn out trying to capture anything from a sunset to a
macro subject. this little beauty solved all that. And,
I like that I can flip a lever and get a magnified view
to help in manual focusing.
For me, it was well worth the money.
5 Stars Canon Anglefinder
This item is great for macro photography and for use to help focus on a telescope. Makes for a more comfortable view.
4 Stars Great item
This is a must have item for any one taking low pictures. Also is great for keeping your face away from the view screen
5 Stars Canon Angle Finder C for Canon EOS SLR (and about anything else)
I purchased the Canon Angle Finder not for a Canon EOS but for a Nikon D90. It works like it was made for it — easy on, easy off, 360 rotation, view magnification — all great.
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