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

 

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Best Price: 1129.99 USD

  • User Score (811)
    9.7 9.7 from 811 reviewers
  • Expert Score (4)
    9.2 9.2 from 4 reviewers
  • Value for money (12)
    9.3 9.3 from 12 reviewers
  • Ease of use (7)
    10 10 from 7 reviewers
  • Picture quality (7)
    10 10 from 7 reviewers
  • Durability (7)
    10 10 from 7 reviewers
  • Overall quality (2)
    9.4 9.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Build quality (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
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Users:
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7-8
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5-6
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3-4
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  • Expert Reviews

0 Local, 11 Total

  • User Reviews

  1. Title: Simply one of the best

    Dell
    10/10
    Reviewer: tnelson741, Dell
    7 September 2011

    This has been one of the best lenses I have ever had as a multifunction lens the best it the canon 50mm f-1.2 L series This lens is in addition to several other "L" series lenses that I own I shoot with a 5D Mark II, Canon 7D and the 450D (aks) the SXi. This lens work equaly as well in all if them from full frame to crop sensor good job Canon and I do give 5s when do. And thank you Dell you should have more lenses to chose from. Read more

  2. Canon 70-200mm with Image Stabilization

    PriceGrabber
    10/10
    Reviewer: photogmom1, PriceGrabber
    26 December 2006

    I had the non-image stabilized verrsion of this lens but sold it because I couldn't shoot without a tripod at 200 mm at anything less than 1/250. I can now go down to 1/30 with no problem. Fantastic lens. One more reason to stay in the Canon camp. Read more

    • Incredible color, contrast, and resolution with the added benefit of image stabilization.
    • It would be nice to have the 2.4 f stop but, for me, it's not worth the extra cost and weight.

  3. Vistek

    Vistek
    10/10
    Reviewer: anon, Vistek
    11 November 2007

    Pros: Sharp beyond belief, no CAs, incredible contrast, oh, and IS. Cons: Price seems like a con but when you see the images it produces, all you'll do is smile and forget about the price. It's worth it. Read more

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM is a lightweight, compact L Series telephoto zoom lens with Image Stabilizer. The optical Image Stabilization in the new EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens provides up to an incredible four stops of shake correction-a first for Canon IS lenses. The use of fluorite UD lens elements provides excellent optical performance in terms of resolution and contrast. These features, together with its water-and dust-proof construction, provide both the perfor…

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Focal Length & Maximum Aperture:
    70 - 200mm f/4
  • Lens Construction:
    20 elements in 15 groups
  • Diagonal Angle of View:
    34°- 12°(with full-frame cameras)
  • Focus Adjustment:
    AF with full-time manual
  • Closest Focusing Distance:
    3.94 ft. / 1.2m
  • Filter Size:
    7-group helical zoom (rotational angle: 72°)
  • Max. Diameter x Length, Weight:
    67mm

Release Date

  • First seen
    22 November 2006

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