When considering this lens, you will obviously think about comparing it to the competition:
Sigma/Tamrom 70-200 2.8 for 600-1200
Canon 70-200 2.8 I ~1200
Canon 70-200 2.8 II ~2000???
I WANTED the canon 2.8 I for 1200, it is reasonable and 2.8 is amazing for any lens. I settled for this lens due to being basically half the price.
This lens is basically very good. It is very light weight(compared to the 24-70 2.8L, it is nothing) I don't even mind the size!! Goes well with the Canon t2I body due to the 1.6x magnification crop sensor. I will always keep this lens on that body, now that I also have a Canon 5d Mark II. I will have to find a good wide angle lens for that body.
I just checked, and it can fit inside of my SMALL camera bag, just barely. This is amazing, I can now carry two bodies and two lenses(this and a wide angle lens) in my camera bag. My camera bag is very small, too small for a laptop or a paper notebook, yet I can fit this lens,attached to a camera body (w/o hood) and have it ready for quick shots.
I like how the lens does not extend like other zoom lenses. My 24-70 2.8L lens does this which can be a problem. The lens hood would normally protect the extended area, and it can suction dust into the lens when you change focal length. Now I don't have to worry.
In my dim lit house, lit by normal bulbs about 25 feet off the ground, I can shoot at 1/80, F4 at 6400. Not bad at all, I was expecting a lot worse!! Still, it is very difficult to get a sharp shot at 200(more on a 1.6 crop) at 1/80. Due to this, I would want a 2.8 lens still. This is not a concern at all in cloudy/sunny shots during the daytime.
I was also surprised that the minimum focus distance is 4 feet, but that is not too bad. Should have researched more.
The bokeh at F4 is not amazing in cluttered scenes. If there is a shot with something close in the BG, it will be impossible to blur and make it look pretty.
The auto focus is very fast, yet in dark scenes and at 200MM it searches for focus A LOT. Not bad enough to be concerned about.
Handheld shots at <1/120 will be very hard to do.
The sharpness is great when you can hold it steady
So the ONLY thing to consider when comparing this to the other lenses is what situation you will use it in. For day time shots, this lens will do. If you do indoor or night time shooting, I would go with the 2.8.
This lens is fun and amazing. I will buy the 2.0x extender and the 2.8 version when I get more money!!
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
High-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens combining light weight and compactness with an f/4 maximum aperture. Inner focusing and the ring USM enable quick and quiet auto-focusing. Also, a circular polarizing filter can be attached and used without difficulty because the front lens element does not rotate during focusing. The tripod collar (sold separately) is the same one used with the EF 300mm f/4L USM.
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L - Amazing piece of glass!
Briefly - What a great lens this is!First of all, a little bit about me: I am a student and I am getting more and more serious about photography as a hobby and passion. So far, I have learned more and more, but surely I am far from understanding the beautiful world of photography.Currently I own the Canon 7D, which is a very versatile and great camera! I own the above named lens, plus the 50mm f/1.8 and the 28-135mm USM IS, which I will replace soon.1. The price:Yes, this is what we call a bang for the buck. In relative terms though. Relative to other L lenses this is one of the moest inexpensive lens (I avoid using cheap, since cheap is always associated with low quality as well). Nevertheless, in these times, I am certain that the vast majority of us is on a tight budget. and about $600-700 is quite a little fortune for most of us - for a piece of glass.Nonetheless I am more than happy with my lens. It is worth its money, every penny! And there was not a moment, since I have used this lens, that I regret spending the money for this purchase!2. The build quality:As you may expect from an L lens the build quality is second to none. Yes, this lens, as well as the f/2.8 version are not weathersealed. Yet, they are very robust, one can survive with this lens easily in harsher weather.Once you open the box and have this lens in your hand you can just feel the quality and the work that has been put into this little piece of excellence.In order to store it properly, this lens comes with a nice leather bag (and a lens hood, which is very useful to protect your glass physically and protect it against unwanted light influence).For a telephoto lens this is also one of its lightest in its class. The weight feels reasonable, comfortable on a Camera such as the 7D. One could walk with this combination for a couple of hours and would not break one's arm. Of course, each person's preference is different. To me, the weight of this lens is optimal.3. Optical quality:Is this the best lens of Canon's L family? Probably not. Does that say anything? Probably not. It all comes to what you need and what you want and also: what you are capable of as a photographer.As for me, this lens is perfect. I mostly shoot in good light condition, because I just love the natural sunlight as my source of light. Also I like to shoot in dawn and so far no problem for me.The f/4 aperture might scare some people away, but if you really think about it, ask yourself, how often do you really use an aperture of f/2.8 with a focal length of 70-200m (multiplied by 1.6 with Crop Cameras such as the Canon 7D).If you do a lot of shoots in poor light conditions, yes the stop that you get from the 2.8 version might reason the $1000 difference in price.For me, I am totally satisfied with the lens as it is.Also the lack of IS has not been an issue for me so far. In low light, it would be helpful at times, nevertheless with a tripod and/or a good flash, shooting at night will not be a big problem.4. Should one buy this lens?YES - clear yes! If you do not need an IS and/or an aperture of 2.8 this lens is one of the best bargains you can make. I love this lens and so far I do not intend to trade this one in. And don't forget, that there is always a learning curve! Shots might be not as magnificent at the beginning, but once you get to know this lens and understand more about photography, this lens is a superb one.Moreover this lens is great to shoot outdoor action such as sports. Even as a portrait lens this one serves very well!All in all, you cannot do a lot wrong by purchasing this lens.I had a hard time thinking about weather to buy it or not and I am honestly very glad that I did purchase this lens.If you saved up enough, get this lens, you would not regret it. Try it out for a while and then judge it. One of the biggest benefits of this lens is, that the price does not decline significantly over time, even used, due to its high quality.Get this lens, go out and enjoy shooting with it!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2015
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The Canon 70-200mm F/4 USM is quite an amazing telephoto zoom lens. I wanted to wait a while before writing a review, but I must say that I am thoroughly impressed with this lens. Although this version is an older model with no IS, it still performs very well and I am always impressed with the quality of my photography. This was my first telephoto lens and I knew I had to own one since the day I saw it at an electronic store through the glass display window; I was in awe!
One of the main purposes of the 70-200mm F/4 is for medium range photography where subjects can be shot at a distance. The minimal focal distance already starts at 70mm, so more than likely indoor or close quarter photography may not by the best environment for this lens. Obtaining a shallow depth of field at maximum aperture F/4 produces really sharp results. The Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) helps the lens' Auto Focus (AF) operate very fast and quiet simultaneously; other standard models tend to make louder AF sounds and may struggle depending on what the camera is attempting to identify as the subject. If you struggle with the AF, MF is always to secondary option to manually control your own shots. I suggest using a lens filter to protect lens glass to prevent or eliminate scratches or worse. The 1.4x and 2x tele-converters can be used with this lens, I have the 2x version already. Even at 135mm to 200mm (which I hear is really 216mm to 320mm for my Rebel T5 APS-C 1.6x crop factor sensor), any perceived distortion is not even noticeable to the naked eye. However, I will admit that once the focal length maxes out at 200mm, hand held camera shake or other instabilities can blur potentially great photos. I do understand why IS was built into the newer models. Compared to other telephoto lens, the 70-200mm is very lightweight, but still on the long side, which I don't mind. The body is very well built and has a stunning cream white, black and red ring design, which looks very attractive, even to to onlookers.
I do truly love the 70-200mm F/4 lens and while most of my environments that I take photos in do not warrant its use, it feels 'new' when I do I have the opportunity to use take great shots with it. By today's standard, the 70-200mm F/4 is quite affordable as well. Truly a masterpiece and most owners will attest to its quality craftsmanship and continuous dynamic results.
One of the main purposes of the 70-200mm F/4 is for medium range photography where subjects can be shot at a distance. The minimal focal distance already starts at 70mm, so more than likely indoor or close quarter photography may not by the best environment for this lens. Obtaining a shallow depth of field at maximum aperture F/4 produces really sharp results. The Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) helps the lens' Auto Focus (AF) operate very fast and quiet simultaneously; other standard models tend to make louder AF sounds and may struggle depending on what the camera is attempting to identify as the subject. If you struggle with the AF, MF is always to secondary option to manually control your own shots. I suggest using a lens filter to protect lens glass to prevent or eliminate scratches or worse. The 1.4x and 2x tele-converters can be used with this lens, I have the 2x version already. Even at 135mm to 200mm (which I hear is really 216mm to 320mm for my Rebel T5 APS-C 1.6x crop factor sensor), any perceived distortion is not even noticeable to the naked eye. However, I will admit that once the focal length maxes out at 200mm, hand held camera shake or other instabilities can blur potentially great photos. I do understand why IS was built into the newer models. Compared to other telephoto lens, the 70-200mm is very lightweight, but still on the long side, which I don't mind. The body is very well built and has a stunning cream white, black and red ring design, which looks very attractive, even to to onlookers.
I do truly love the 70-200mm F/4 lens and while most of my environments that I take photos in do not warrant its use, it feels 'new' when I do I have the opportunity to use take great shots with it. By today's standard, the 70-200mm F/4 is quite affordable as well. Truly a masterpiece and most owners will attest to its quality craftsmanship and continuous dynamic results.
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