| |  | Brand: Canon
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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| Customer Reviews:
 Almost Perfect May 6, 2008
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
So I'm starting to get more serious about my photography. I went out and bought this as my entry to the "L" class of lenses. I mounted it on my 40D at home and I didn't really see what the big deal was. It wasn't until we went out for an Engagement shoot that I found the magic of this lens. The Bokeh was wonderful for my portrait shots. Absolutely wonderful. Very crisp pictures.
Almost perfect because of the f4 - it didn't do so well in the shade. But, I can't really complain since the 2.8 is almost twice as much and the 2.8L IS which is almost unreachable for the amateur. But one day it will be mine, oh yes, it will be mine.
I don't mind the white paint either, makes it look "professional". We were out on location and as soon as we took it out bystanders got out of the way of our shoot.
So in summation, it's a great price to try out the "L" lenses. This and the 17-40L. But remember that it's an f4 and that it's white if that makes a big deal to you.
Wonderful May 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I very rarely switch off this lens, I have been taking all kinds of nature pictures and I am very pleased. I am totally new to photography and I am drawn to the wildlife, so for me as a beginner this lens has been a wonderful experience.
Bargain L Lens April 29, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I recently replaced this lens with the hugely expensive f/2.8-IS version, with the intention of selling the f/4. After thorough testing, the f/4 is definitely the sharper lens, in the centre of the frame as well as at the edges - also at all apertures. Obviously the more expensive lens has better features and is more versatile, but I have decided to keep the f/4 after all. Its a bargain.
Incredible performance April 28, 2008
This lens provides incredible sharpness, clarity, and awesome bokeh throughout its range. Great when used outdoors!
So far, so good... April 27, 2008
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'm a beginner "photographer", if you can even call me that. :-) I am still figuring out all the right settings for different situations. I purchased this lens to shoot at my kids' sporting events. A lot came out okay, but I think it had more to do with operator error than the lens. As a matter of fact, any shot that didn't come out, I'd attribute to operator error.
A solid lens, and I look forward to learning about it as time permits.
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