Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens Review

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM is one of the oldest pro-grade tele zoom in Canon's modern portfolio of lenses. The lens was released back in mid 1990s and as of today is still available in its original design.

Canon EF 70-200 mm f/2.8L USM

The Canon users have a really rich choice among the 70-200 mm class lenses. You can select from stabilized f/2.8 and f/4.0 versions, a Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 in its third incarnation and a Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 which is going to hit the shelves any time soon.

excellent image quality in the frame centre and at the edge; chromatic aberration well-controlled; negligible coma and distortion; slight vignetting on the APS-C sensor; low astigmatism; quick; silent and accurate autofocus; very solid casing; high build quality; rich accessory kit

weak work against bright light; high vignetting on full frame

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens 70-200 F2.8 review

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L lens will capture those forever moments in the highest quality possible. And it will make life easier on you if you are looking for that lens that will make adjusting for focus much better than doing it the manual way.

Easy installation; Perfect for multiple purposes; Superior clarity and sharpness; Great for outdoor events like weddings; Useful for amateurs and aspiring professional photographers

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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens 70-200 F2.8 review

The Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L is a top professional lens, with optics and mechanics designed for a lifetime of heavy service while delivering top optical performance. It's a bargain today because it's been in Canon's catalog since 1995, not because it's any less well made than Canon's newest Canon...

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens 70-200 F2.8 review

The Canon 70-200mm ƒ/2.8L USM performed very well in our tests, perhaps not as sharp as we'd like at 200mm and ƒ/2.8, but quite impressive at 70mm. CA tolerance is very good, distortion is low, and corner shading is very low. Build quality is very high, and autofocus performance is excellent.