» Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras Reviews

Customer Rating:
Summary: Simply, a great piece of equipment!
Comment: Having been a photographer by hobby for 20+ years, I have to say that this is by far the best glass that I have ever shot with. To be succinct, if you are at least a "prosumer" Canon shooter, you shouldn't be without this lens. It has been versatile enough for me to shoot everything from a deceased soldier's burial to youth sports without being a disrupting influence. I've used it to shoot airshows (static displays) and news events. It is simply a must have for the Canon-carrying photojournalist.

The mechanics of this "L" lens are solid and the focus is sharp and fast. It may be a little heavy for some but I've gotten used to it. It is an investment that will pay for itself many times over if you take the time to learn it and how to use it.

If your wallet can bear it, then I say go for it. You won't regret it.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Favorite lens
Comment: I have nothing negative to say...this is a winner!....
a must have, dont bother thinking, just buy this lens
and enjoy....also get the 2x zoom attachment so you can be in bliss.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: It's been said
Comment: I have nothing to add. The lens is everything for which one could wish. Simply superb. Rather than reiterate what everyone else has said, I thought I'd just quietly put in my 5 stars.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: I can't believe it!
Comment: Wow, I have been spending way too much time reading and reviewing this lens, seriously, just get it. My lens had a code of UW####, which means it was made in September of 2008, so new!

I just tested it real quick, and it seems to focus very well at all focal lengths, quiet, and focus fast! This is my first L lens, and I am so excited! This lens is definitely worth every penny. Yes, everyone says that, but really, it is. Get it now!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Get it if you can afford it and aren't scared of weight
Comment: I had the 70-200 F4 L for a few years (non IS), which is an excellent lens, and a bargain "L" but I sold it to upgrade to either the 2.8 IS or the 4.0 IS. Both are great lenses, but I bit the bullet and went 2.8 IS, knowing the lens is a beast, but also knowing I'd carry almost anything if it was the right tool. For those who are trying to make this decision, all I can say is that after the first 100 shots, I'm hooked on this lens. Faster, better focus than my copy of the 4.0, which was no slouch. INCREDIBLE bokeh, and ability to handhold shots that would be blurry without IS.

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