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: $1,899.00
as of 7/31/2010 02:47 PDT details
You Save: $100.00 (5%)
New (1) Used (3) from $1,750.00
Seller: Adorama Camera
Rating:  225 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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| Features:
| • | EF mount; telephoto zoom lens | | • | Ultra-low Dispersion glass; image stabilizer; inner focusing; full-time manual focus; circular aperture | | • | 70-200mm focal length | | • | f/2.8 constant maximum aperture | | • | Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM) Includes case and lens hood |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Incorporating Canon's second-generation Image Stabilization technology, this 70-200mm telephoto zoom responds in as little as 0.5 seconds while providing up to three stops of correction for camera shake. As a result, you can easily capture the far-off action of fast-paced sports or zoom in for an intimate portrait with a blurred background. The lens's autofocus (AF) system, meanwhile, has been refined for better response time and tracking speed. And photographers will love the new eight-blade circular aperture, which offers a more pleasing out-of-focus image. Constructed to pro standards, the EF 70-200mm lens is highly dust- and moisture-resistant and carries a one-year warranty. - Focal length: 70-200mm
- Maximum aperture: 1:2.8
- Lens construction: 23 elements in 18 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 34 to 12 degrees
- Focus adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM
- Closest focusing distance: 4.3 feet
- Zoom system: Rotating type
- Filter size: 77mm
- Dimensions: 3.4 inches in diameter, 7.8 inches long
- Weight: 3.24 pounds
Product Description
EF 70-200mm Telephoto Zoom
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Popular sharp lens, old noisy slow IS May 31, 2010
Brian Wiese (Baltimore, MD United States)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great lens that has demonstrated it's popularity with professional photographers for nearly a decade. I love it's solid construction, as well as the speed and depth of field of a 2.8 aperture throughout the focal range. With it's older IS technology though you can hear the gyros spinning and it sometimes takes a moment to acquire a focus in low light - so I presume the IS system in the new April 2010 version 2 of this lens will address this.
It's a solid lens, a must for wedding, portrait and fashion photographers among others. With the EF lens mount I can use this on full frame (5D) and my APS-C (Xti) camera bodies - where it effectively becomes a 105-300mm lens! I've also used a Marumi 77mm DHG (Digital High Grade) Achromat Macro 200 (+5) lens for some macro photography which can be fun too - though note the focal range becomes very shallow with that!
Must Have Lens May 24, 2010
F. Sealey (Houston, Tx)
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
There are 2 lenses you should have in your camera bag which will cover 95% of most users needs. I do believe that Canon prices their lenses a little too high, but who doesn't. Many users a lot of money on a camera body and very little on glass. I have several cameras and put this on my oldest (10D) to see how it performed and was amazed. This lens will last me through many generations of camera bodies. It is great in low light, sports, and head shot portrait. If for any reason you need a longer lens you can by an extender. And for the other lens you need, 20-70 L Is 2.8.
Incredibly sharp, even wide open May 3, 2010
Stan Burkes (Pensacola, Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've found this lens to be fast focusing and razor sharp, even wide open. It's my favorite lens for photographing wading and diving birds.
I often work from a moving boat so I usually bump the shutter speed up to a 1000th of a second. On my Canon 7d set to shutter priority, that means that in the shadows the lens is often wide open at f2.8. Even so, I've been thrilled with the sharpness and bokeh.
I'm working on a chest pod arrangement to steady the image and maybe pick up a stop on the shutter speed. Years ago I had a Leitz tabletop tripod, but so far haven't been able to locate anything that works as well.
Awesome lens!!!!! April 25, 2010
R. Hartgraves
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am not a professional by any stretch! Read all the reviews and made this decision. I needed a zoom lens and spent this kind of money because I needed a zoom to take church/family/misc photos. It is simple to use and all the photos turn out great!!! I do not regret this investment!!!
Just buy it! April 11, 2010
M. Fischetti (Port Saint Lucie Fl)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I tourtured myself about buying this lens and himmed and hawed for a month. Dont do it yourself just buy the lens, you wont be disapointed one litte bit.Purchased this lens to shoot sports photography indoors at low light conditions. Auto focus is fast and quiet and percise. image stableization is very good, especialy for some like my self that is alittle shaky. Image qualty is awesome. Tack Sharp from edge to edge at F4 through out 70-200mm range, just a little softer at 2.8 but execptable. Lens is built like an abrams tank! One expects such quality at this price point. I also have used the lens for doing portrait head shots which come out incredible. JUST DO IT.. ;-)
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