Rating 4.6 29 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
J&R
15 years ago

Really fine lens and good value

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
  • Rugged
  • Strong Construction
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Ebay
14 years ago

Well ahead of its time and continually performs seamlessly-

A great, robust zoom lens that produces professional images quality, snapping with sharpness and contrast. If you don't use converters and image syabalization, seek out a nice old, black MAGIC DRAINPIPE!
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Fredmiranda
14 years ago

I have used this lens extensively for candid downtown shots and I'm amazed at the quality of the images. It?'s black and rather average-looking, so nobody cares where I pioint it. Have taken pictures at 50+ metres that I've kept! Took some of my nephew from 40 metres out.
Pros:
  • Sharp
  • solid
  • cheap (It's a great L-lens) and black
Cons:
  • Nope
  • not really
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slrgear.com
14 years ago

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM review by NVO

Excellent image quality on full frame, across the frame - very uniform. Rich, creamy contrast in darker areas. And yet it's tack sharp - when properly focused. I expected precise focusing to be quite a problem at 200mm, but actually 5Dmk2 autofocuses it more reliably than 85/1.8.
Pros:
  • Uniform
  • creamy contrast across the frame
  • tack sharp
  • AF-friendly
Cons:
  • Somewhat unbalanced on 5D2 body
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LensTip.com
14 years ago

Top-Notch!!!! One of the very best lenses arround, even with my Extender Kenko Pro 300 x1,4 DGX there is no loss of resolution.....
Pros:
  • Very sharp
  • fantastic contrast
  • no CA′s
  • no vignetting
  • tipical L-wise strong colours
  • excelent construction
  • quiet handy
Cons:
  • Simply NOTHING!!!
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Abes of Maine
13 years ago

A Fast, Wonderful Prime Lens

For the price you cannot beat the cost of this lens. Some may say there's no IS but with a lens this fast and lightweight it is not necessary. It is tack sharp and offers wonderful bokeh effects. My only grip is the cheap plastic hood which was initially a bear to get on and off.
Pros:
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
  • Lightweight
  • Nice Bokeh
  • Strong Construction
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PriceGrabber
13 years ago

Good telephoto, not a zoom

I like the lens, but am more used to a zoom telephoto so it is taking longer to get used than I would have liked. I miss not having the flexibility of the zoom.
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Bestbuy
12 years ago

Good buy

I bought this lens to take portrait of my son and it works good.
Pros:
  • Image Stabilization
Cons:
  • Too heavy
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henrys.com
11 years ago

often overlooked gem

"Everybody loves the versatility of a 70-200 zoom however if you check, you will probably find that the majority of your shots are taken at 200 mm so why not consider the 200 L 2.8 This lens is smaller,its fast, lightweight, inconspicuous and takes sharp pictures with great bokeh.
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Adorama
11 years ago

Nice Lens

I use the Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L-II USM Lens to take pictures of my daughter at the beach and other places where I need more telescopic power. I have a Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens and it ROCKS! Between the two, I think the 135 gives better color and better focus.
Pros:
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
  • Strong Construction
Cons:
  • Poor in Low Light
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