Rating 4.6 29 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
Canon
15 years ago

Not heavy, sharp, fast focus

Compact and not heavy. Use it for head shot, very sharp wild open. Not expansive compare with other L lens and well worth for money. Also works well with extension tube for close-up shots.
Pros:
  • Fast auto-focus
  • Superior build quality
  • Super-sharp images
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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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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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Amazon
11 years ago

Excellent quality as you would expect

Excellent quality as you would expect. However, if you're thinking that this 200mm prime will have the edge over an L series zoom, think again. When compared to my original 70-200 2.8L, I found nothing between them. I'm talking optical performance here of course.
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Amazon
9 years ago

The glass on it is amazing. A real pleasure to use

Just opened mine and I'm shocked at the quality, top notch all the way. Looking down the barrel, my first impressions...wow. The glass on it is amazing. A real pleasure to use. I love it.
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Canon
7 years ago

Canon 200 fixed prime lens

Bought this lens a few months ago only one word for it superb
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B&H Photo
7 years ago

L quality at an inexpensive price

This is a very sharp, well built lens for a suprising price. No, its not that white, 5.5 pound EF 200 f/2 L, and it doesnt pretend to be. What it is, IS a lens worthy of the L line, and 5K less than the f/2.
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