Typical for most designated Canon L-grade (Luxury) lenses it provides an excellent build quality based on an tightly assembled metal body and smoothly operating zoom and focus control rings. The physical length remains constant regardless of the zoom or focus action.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM lens. Although lacking stabilisation, is it an ideal alternative for those on a tighter budget?

Good value; Excellent Build Quality; Very good sharpness in the centre of the frame; Fast focusing

Loss of sharpness towards the edges of the frame; Falloff of illumination towards the corners at 200mm

awesome lens. Great for portraits and landscape. The glass is far superior to Tamron's. Worth the extra money

Easy To Use; Improves Performance; Quality Construction

Heavy

Still learning the new lens. It is a larger heavier lens but it what I expected. It shoots at a uniform 2.8 no matter the zoom which will make it perfect for work in low light situations like weddings and in shooting sports like high school football on poorly lighted fields and in basketball in high...

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Strong Construction

Heavy

I recently switched from Nikon to Canon and I bought this lens to replace my Nikkor 80-200 f/2.8. I am sure the fact that I'm now using it on a Mark III makes a difference as well - but I am blown away by how sharp these images are and how fast it autofocuses.

It would appear the price of 39.53 from Amazon is for the lens hood only !

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Pros: Fast / accurate auto-focus, Durable, Strong Construction Cons: Heavy Other thoughts: IN LOW LIGHT IS SHARP,FAST.A LITTLE OVER-PRICED FOR THIS DAYS.WONDERFULL COLORS.

Daniel Lezano puts this Canon telephoto through its paces Guide Price: £1,540 / Street Price: £950 Construction: 18 elements in 15 groups Maximum aperture: f/2.8 Minimum aperture: f/32 Filter thread: 77mm Angle of view: 34º – 12º No.

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens is a middle child in the very popular Canon L Series 70-200mm family. The 70-200mm L lens family shows many genetic similarities aside from their obvious focal length range similarity.

Being priced at around £980, this older 70-200mm lens may lack stabilisation but does include weather sealing and fast, silent ultrasonic focusing at a much lower price, making it an interesting alternative for those on a tighter budget.

Good value; Excellent Build Quality; Very good sharpness in the centre of the frame; Fast focusing

Loss of sharpness towards the edges of the frame; Falloff of illumination towards the corners at 200mm