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Canon EF 70-200 mm f/2.8L IS USM

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Manufacturer Canon
Model EF 70-200 mm f/2.8L IS USM
Lens style Telephoto zoom
Focal length 70 - 200 mm
Maximum aperture f/2.8
Angle of view 34.3 - 12.3 o
Closest focusing distance 1.4 m
Maximum magnification 1:5.88
Minimum aperture 32
Number of diaphragm blades 8
Auto focus type AF USM
Lens Construction 23 elements / 18 groups
Filter diameter 77 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Canon EF
Dimensions 86.2 x 197 mm
Weight 1590 g
Additional information Marketed 2001
Average rating (3 owners reviews)
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4.67 Good
Owners reviews (3)
  1. JD
    JD 19 October 2010, 02:12
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    IP 203.158.x.x
    Owner since: 6 years
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    User profile: Professional

    Cons: Expensive, heavy

    Pros: Fantastic build and performance, fast AF, smooth operation

    Summary: This lens has been criticised for lack of sharpness but I have not found it to be the case. It's a fully professional lens which does the job it's designed to do. I never use it with a TC.

  2. JLO
    JLO 31 October 2009, 12:58
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    IP 88.14.x.x
    Owner since: 1 month
    Price: 1500
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: Weight, sharpness at 200

    Pros: Almost everything

    Summary: Can't imagine anything better, may be equivalent F4 sharpness and weight.

  3. Ilya Snopchenko
    Ilya Snopchenko 21 October 2009, 08:46
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    IP 95.55.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
    Price: $ 1600
    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: - Maybe a bit heavy and expensive.

    Pros: - Sharp as a box of razors. - Built to last. - Stabilized.

    Summary: This is THE telephoto lens. It's near flawless. Stacks well with a 2x TC. 'Nuff said.