| 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: $1,694.95
You Save: $304.05 (15%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  123 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
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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 118 more reviews...
Still one of my favorites! September 4, 2008
This lens is still one of my favorites and used most of the time. Good all around zoom lens.
You Get What You Pay For! September 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
At first I was hesitant to get this lens because of its price. I looked at the cheaper non-IS and the f4 version. But after a lot of research I bit the bullet and made the purchase. I have to say I do not regret it one bit. If you look on ebay, craiglist and many forums you'll find a lot of people selling their f4 versions. The reason they often gave was "going to upgrade to the f2.8 IS". So I thought id just save myself the pain of buying and selling, and just get the lens I really wanted.
Now that I have it, this lens is awesome. Nothing short of it. Whether its sports, portraits or wildlife, this is THE lens to have. I'll just break it down more simple:
Pro's:
- Awesome image quality
- f2.8 w/IS makes shooting low light events now possible.
- Autofocus is very fast.
- Zoom range is good
- This version of the lens is dust/water resistant.
- Built like a tank.
Cons: (not sure if these are all truly cons, just observations)
- Its heavy. After shooting a full day race event my arm was sore. Id guess it somewhere around 3.5 to 4 pounds
- It will attract looks and attention. People will assume you work for a news paper or magazine.
- Its a big lens. There's no hiding this under your jacket to get it in somewhere.
- Price. Unless your Richie Rich, a $1700 lens is considered a major purchase.
This is a real gun August 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's really difficult to add something new as everybody agrees that this is an amazing lens. Before I bought this lens I had owned Canon 70-200 f/4 non-IS version. It was also excellent lens in terms of image quality but this one adds faster aperture and more importantly excellent Image Stabilization.
Lens is really heavy comparing to non-IS version of 70-200 f/4 but that extra weight is worth of it. Pictures are excellently sharp, you can shoot hand-held with times below 1/100 sec. which is a dramatic improvement.
I believe any of Canon 70-200 lenses is great but not each is usable in low light conditions without tripod. 70-200 f/2.8L IS excels in such situations so if you're sure you'll be dealing with low light, this lens is for you.
It's excellent for wedding photography, portraits, nature, animals etc.
 Amazingly quick autofocus, but a little heavy August 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this lens for shooting softball action in early evening, twilight, and night games. The autofocus is unbelievably quick and impressive. It's important to remember to set it to IS mode 2 during action. I forgot a few times and the images were not clear enough. The zoom ring is smooth and is conveniently placed. I chose this over the 80-300 mm because the 70-200 got better ratings regarding picture quality and it has the f/2.8. The range of 70-125 is great for infield and shallow outfield, but beyond that it needs to be on a tripod or monopod. I'm thinking of renting 100-400 to see if that works better for my needs. I've taken a few shots indoors of my dog and wasn't impressed -I'm sure it is due to my lack of skills and not the lens itself. I haven't learned to use a monopod so I've been hand holding it while attached to the Canon 40D. I don't think it's too heavy, but I've been getting flair-ups in my carpel tunnel pain the day after using this lens.
great lens! August 13, 2008
This is a wonderful lens. Well worth the money. The senior portraits I took came out beautifully. Works great for outdoor shots!
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