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Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM II

Rating 4.8 74 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
price $2,469.00
J&R
15 years ago

The best lens in my bag

I had the version 1 of this lens that after a calibration from Canon it was one of the best lenses I had. Initially I was sceptical about this new one but still gave in and bought the Mk 2 version. I am not a pixel peeper but the difference is very obvious.
Pros:
  • Very high resolution
Cons:
  • Bulky
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flipkart.com
15 years ago

Excellent

Bought this product after much research.. was planning to get the earlier version of this but then when this one came I was hooked on to its clarity.. a must buy for any serious photographer.. thought a bit heavy, its performance is the best in the lot..
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Photo answers
15 years ago

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM is a member of Canon's flagship L-series of lenses. This lens is tough and built for the rigours of professional use, featuring dust and water-resistance. Four-stop image stabilisation is available with two modes for static and moving subjects.
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Bestbuy
15 years ago

A definite must have for any Canon owner!

Excellent lens to the Canon lineup and I must say one of the sharpest lenses I've ever had the opportunity to use period. The new formula Canon has used for this lens makes the images very sharp and the image crops are amazing to look at.
Pros:
  • Superb image quality (crops are still amazingly clear)
  • very fast AF
  • IS is as advertised and better than the Mark I
Cons:
  • Hefty piece of glass...some may have difficulty the jump in price from the Mark I
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Fredmiranda
14 years ago

I sold my f/2 135L and my 70-200 2.8L IS (I) to buy this lens. Absolutely no regrets. The 135 was an amazing lens, but without IS, I was just not always willing to shoot with it under about 1/100 due to camera shake.
Pros:
  • fantastic images throughout the range and apertures
Cons:
  • Just not a good walk-around lens due to size
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epinions.com
14 years ago

Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM II - The New Lens, Good or Bad

The Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM II is a spectacular lens that is significantly better than its predecessor and yields excellent results.
Pros:
  • Superior optical quality
  • 4-Stop Image Stabilization
  • Tank-Like Build Quality
Cons:
  • Switches can be accidentally switched
  • New kids on the block
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Newegg
14 years ago

Expensive, heavy, and totally worth it!

If you are considering this lens as an upgrade, do it sooner rather than later. If you are thinking that it's too expensive, and a lessser lens will work 'just as well' you are wrong.
Pros:
  • This lens takes razor sharp pictures in every situation
  • Low light, sports, portraits, and anything else
  • I had been using the 75-300 IS F/4.5-5.6 Canon lens, but was having difficulty with school gyms and their low light
  • This lens blows it out of the water!
Cons:
  • This lens is heavy
  • And expensive
  • But the quality is unmatched, and the images it produces are outstanding
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buydig.com
14 years ago

If Calsberg made lenses...

This is an expensive lens however you could consider offsetting the cost by not needing/selling any prime lens within the given range. This lens performs as good as or very close to the primes.
Pros:
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Rugged
  • Durable
  • Strong Construction
  • Consistent Output
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons:
  • Heavy
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OneCall
14 years ago

Awesome!!!!

I only had it for 2 1/2 weeks, took some pictures of my nephew soccer game last weekend and I was blown away by the clearity of all action shots.
Pros:
  • Awesome picture quality
Cons:
  • Little on heavy side
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nfm.com
14 years ago

A Sharp Piece of Glass

I spent a long time deciding if the image stabilization was worth the price. I am glad I went with it. The images I have shot so far are awesome and action packed. An excellent lens.
Pros:
  • Awesome
  • Durable
  • Easy To Use
  • Fast
  • High Quality
  • Quality Construction
  • Sharp Photos
Cons:
  • Heavy but worth it
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