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Category: Photography
List Price: $970.00
Buy New: $580.00
You Save: $390.00 (40%)
New (31) Used (10)
Avg. Customer Rating:  165 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 2.9
Maximum Focal Length: 200
Minimum Focal Length: 70
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 5.4 x 5.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 2578A003
Model: 2578A003
UPC: 082966214202
EAN: 0082966214202
ASIN: B000053HH5
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Best lens for the price May 27, 2008
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
This a great lens that is sharp and fast. The quality is far better than the other non "L" lenses. Can't get an "L" for much less.
2nd best canon zoom lens May 26, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
2nd possibly only to the image stabilized (IS) version, the f0-200mm f/4 should be every Canon owners 1st "L" lens. Image quality is excellent: sharpness, color, and contrast. Build quality is excellent: yes it has the "look at me" white Canon paint job, but it is sturdy and yet light and manageable.
There are no "cons" with this lens. There is simply nothing better in its class and price range. Some folks will need help deciding between this and the image (IS) stabilized version. Simply put, the IS version can do everything that this version does, and more. The IS version will allow you to handhold the camera at much slower shutter speeds that you normally could. For instance, whereas with the non-IS version you'll need a shutter speed of 1/200 or better to get sharp images, the non-IS version can be hand held down to 1/40.
This comes in handy when the light is low. However if you use a tripod or you shoot sports (in which case you need a fast shutter speed anyway) then you might want to go with the non-IS version and save a few hundred bucks.
No regrets May 20, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this lens to fill in the gap in my focal range until I could get a better lens. It's an economical L series lens so it was easy to afford (among the pro series lenses). I was quite surprised to see the quality of the images. Truly the only difference between this and the 70-200 2.8 IS is the 2.8 aperture and the lack of IS. For the apertures that it has available it produces nice sharp images at every f stop and focal length. I've had no regrets in buying it. I will likely upgrade one day, but I'm in no hurry. It's filling the gap just fine. When combined with my 200mm 2.8L I have quite a pair. I can take whichever I like and either is smaller and lighter than the 70-200 2.8L as well as I could split the lenses between myself and a friend out on the same trip or send one in for repairs while using the other.
 quality lens for a low price... May 17, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This and the 17-40 f/4 L USM lens is probably the two lowest cost L lens in the Canon lineup. The 70-200 set of lens are probably the most popular due to the great versatility offered by the available focal range. I use this lens for candid wedding, birthday and other social gatherings. The constant aperture is also a nice feature to have. The zoom & focus rings are surprisingly smooth especially considering the length and size of the lens. The rings operate just as smooth, if not smoother than my 24-105 f/4 IS USM lens.
The only thing that could be better than this lens are the Image Stabilization versions of the 70-200. I think the 70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM is next on my list of lens to buy, most likely to replace this very piece.
Smitten! Gives Photos Something Extra ... May 10, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is my first "L" lens. (I'm an intermediate beginner.) Indoors at lower apertures (4.0 or 4.5) it gives some photos a soft, halo glow. Outdoors, if I set the camera to f 4.0 or 4.5 in Av mode, it forces a high enough shutter speed that I can snap away at (hand held) action shots and the subject stays in focus, but with a softened backdrop that makes it dramatic. I've seen pleasing bokeh even at f/9.0. It takes nice close-ups if you stand back a bit. The barrel length is fixed, i.e. it doesn't get any longer when you extend to 200mm, and focus is smooth and quiet. Obviously heavier than some lenses, the weight feels balanced on a Canon 40D body; I suspect it might overwhelm a Rebel XT or XTi. Bottom line: This lens can take an ordinary picture and make it extraordinary. I am totally spoiled.
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