Rating 4.7 78 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
The Digital Picture
22 years ago

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens Review

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens is arguably Canon's best value "L" Lens , combining professional grade build and optical qualities . Though solidly built , the 70-200 f/4L is relatively light (25 oz / 705g).
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PhotoReview
20 years ago

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens

Another member of Canon's f4 zoom lens suite, the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM combines a relatively compact size with light weight when you consider the amount if glass it contains. Consisting of 16 elements in 13 groups, this lens has two ultra-low-dispersion (UD) elements plus a low-dispersion fluorite...
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photodo
18 years ago

REVIEW: Canon 70-200mm f/4 L USM

This lens is Canon's ‘cheaper' version of the highly rated 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM. Leaving out the Image Stabilisation and making the lens one stop slower at f/4 make the saving. Otherwise, Canon claim it has the same quality glass and construction.
Pros:
  • Great build quality
  • Good and consistent performance for price
  • Silent and quick autofocus
Cons:
  • Chromatic aberration on the borderline
  • Tripod mount not included in the price
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Bob Atkins
17 years ago

Canon EF 70-200/4L (IS) USM Lens Review

The EF70-200/4L is one of Canon's least expensive "L" series lenses. Using both fluorite and low dispersion glass optics, the lens is very sharp though out the zoom range and maintains a constant f4 maximum aperture.
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SLR Lens and Camera Reviews
16 years ago

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens Review

First released in mid 1999, Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM has immediately become a choice for many prosumers and professionals alike. This lens replaced Canon's ancient EF 100-300mm f/5.6L, which was also very liked in the photo community.
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Pop Photo
14 years ago

Lens Test: Canon 70-200mm f/4L EF IS USM AF

Hands on
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slrgear.com
14 years ago

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM review by cpe1991

I bought this lens for a safari holiday based on these reviews. They are right - it is a fantastic lens. It is relatively light and well balanced on my 7D and I can walk around all day with the camera in my hand. It is tack sharp at all focal lengths, excellent contrast and colour.
Pros:
  • Superbly sharp
  • relatively light
  • useful range
  • superb IS
Cons:
  • None
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LensTip.com
12 years ago

This lens is a blessing to shoot all day as it is half the weight of the f2.8 one and price, you can't go wrong if you one of these in your bag.
Pros:
  • I like this lens so much its on my camera 95% of the time
Cons:
  • I don't have any problems with this lens
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Practical Photography
11 years ago

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM is just about the cheapest lens in its class, but are its images top quality or bargain basement? Not only is the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM the least expensive 70-200mm lens on the market, it's also the cheapest glass in Canon's professional L-series range, making it...
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itreviews.com
12 years ago

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM ($1,349 direct) isn't as lauded as the company's f/2.8 IS lens with the same zoom range, but it's priced about $650 less, making it an attractive option for shooters who can live with a slower lens.
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