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

$1,899
70-200 mm
autofocus 2.9x zoom lens
f/2.8
fixed aperture Canon L Series Professional Canon IS Image stabilized Canon USM Built in focus motor

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"In a room with modest ambient light....I can now hold my camera with 1/6 speed shutter and get a sharp picture."

"ust received the lens, but so far it far exceeds my expectations. lens is sharp, easy to use, not as heavy as I heard it to be."

"If you're used to prime lenses this will throw you because of the weight and it may be difficult to fit in your camera bag."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

horizontal angle of view
28.8 - 10.3°
70-200mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon 650D.

horizontal angle of view
18.1 - 6.4°
113-323mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Fixed aperture
	The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS

	High max f/stop
	f/32

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) sports lenses

	Very light
	1.5 kg

	Quite short
	196 mm

	Inexpensive
	$1,899.00

	Great wide angle lens
	70 mm

Cons

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Quite long
	196 mm

	Poor macro
	1:5.8 (0.2x)

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	70 mm
	Max focal length	200 mm
	Zoom range	2.9x
	Magnification	1:5.8 (0.2x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/32	above average
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/32	above average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Canon USM	above average
	Image stabilization	Canon IS	unique
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Canon EF (Full-frame)
	Length	196 mm	below average
	Diameter	86 mm
	Filter size	77 mm
	Weight	1.5 kg	below average
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	28.8°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	10.3°	above average
	Wide vertical	19.5°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	6.9°	above average
	Wide diagonal	34.3°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	12.3°	above average
Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	19.1°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	6.8°	above average
	Wide vertical	12.9°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	4.5°	above average
	Wide diagonal	22.9°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	8.1°	above average

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

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) sports lenses

Cons

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens?

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