I bought this for my wife,who has a blossoming photo career, and this is the best lens you can buy from Canon. It has the widest aperture of any Canon telephoto lens and its versatility is astounding. They have been lightyears ahead of other companies with lens technology.

Easy lens choice for entering the big league

Best quality; works in dim lighting.

Heavy; large

Canon's EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM is a professional workhorse for both cropped and full-frame bodies. Like the model above it enjoys USM focusing, Image Stabilisation and 'L' quality, but what makes it really special is the constant f2.8 aperture allowing faster exposures for action shots and...

My main reason for this lens was for sports photography but it has really amazed me with portrait work as well.

Truly a fabulous mid range telephoto. Bit heavy but it will be worth the weight when you see the results. I immediately purchased a uv filter to protect the front glass. Would recommend this. The optics are truly amazing, and the focus mechanisms are spot on. Well, is it worth it...

Everything about this lens is just so perfect. Although the price is a bit high but it deserves to be priced so high. The image quality produced by this lens is just amazing.

Everything about this lens is just so perfect. Although the price is a bit high but it deserves to be priced so high. The image quality produced by this lens is just amazing.

So sharp, you'll have paper cuts on your eyes. Image stabilisation is like hitting the brakes on a race car. Bokeh is creamy and cheesy and beautiful when combined with the telephoto compression. Buy one. Even if you have to mortgage your children.

The Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II USM , ( buy from Amazon ) is Canon's latest version of this very popular lens. It replaced the previous EF 70-200/2.8L IS USM (Mk I) in early 2010. The Mk II lens adds a 5th UD element, improved Image Stabilization, faster AF and closer focusing.

This is a brilliant lens at a fantastic price offered by SMIFU. I ordered this lens in the peak Christmas season and was surprised to see it arrive so quick! Mark is a pleasure to deal with, and always quick to respond to queries.