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Canon EF 70 200mm f 4 L IS USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

Capture the far-off action of fast-paced sports or zoom in for an intimate portrait with the Canon EF 70-200mm telephoto zoom lens. The L-series lens offers an Image Stabilizer that provides up to four stops of shake correction–a first for Canon IS lenses. The use of fluorite UD lens elements, meanwhile, produces an excellent optical performance in terms of resolution and contrast. Add in a sturdy housing with water- and dust-proof construction and you have a lens that’s both portable and high performing. Other details include an f/4 maximum aperture, a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) that enables quick and quiet autofocusing, compatibility with circular polarizing filters, and a lightweight body. The lens carries a one-year warranty.

• Focal length: 70-200mm
• Maximum aperture: f/4
• Lens construction: 20 elements in 15 groups
• Diagonal angle of view: 34 to 12 degrees (with full-frame cameras)
• Focus adjustment: AF with full-time manual focus
• Closest focusing distance: 3.94 feet
• Zoom system: 7-group helical zoom (72-degree rotational angle)
• Filter size: 67mm
• Dimensions: 3 inches in diameter, 6.8 inches long
• Weight: 26.8 ounces

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars My favorite lens!
This is the best lens in my camera bag. Meaning: versitile, light, and excellent image quality. I upgraded from the non-IS version(which is a great lens as well) to the IS and love it! I highly recommend this lens. For those who don’t shoot birds or racing or in low light stadiums, this lens is all you need. I contemplated the 2.8, but decided for the much lighter weight of the f/4. I can consistently get three more stops with the IS. No complaints whatsoever.Bottomline: Canon L-series+image stabilization=HEAVEN Get this lens.

5 Stars Great lens
As everyone has already mentioned, this lens is truly great! Incredibly sharp even wide open at f4, and the IS works fantastically well.

Build quality is top class as you would expect, and using this lens is just pure joy.

If you can afford the IS version get it, otherwise the f4 non IS is a great alternative at almost half the price.

5 Stars Essential
This lens provides image quality comparable to the best primes with image stabilization and the versatility of a zoom. That makes it a must have for a basic lens collection. I am shooting on a 1Ds III that tests every lens to the max and previously owned the non IS version of this lens. It was not as sharp as primes like the 135mm f.2 or the 85mm f1.8. My first priority is image quality so I basically stopped using the zoom and relied on the primes instead. The basic image quality of the new zoom is equal to any lens I have ever owned, even on a tripod with the IS off. The IS adds another dimension to its versatility, which is obviously a big advantage on a telephoto. I recently shot some wildlife at 200mm hand held and the image was as sharp as if the camera were on a tripod next to the animal. Now I use the primes only if the extra speed is needed to stop motion.

5 Stars Wonderful Lens
I recently traded in my long beloved 70-200mm f/4 L lens for the IS version after a recent hand surgery. I wrote an extensive review on the 70-200mm f/4 L for Amazon, and everything about that lens applies to this one plus more. I have to say that I am incredibly impressed with this lens. Not only is it just as sharp, contrasty, and light as the non-IS version, but the IS adds almost 4 stops of hand-holding ability! I was able to hand hold this lens and get sharp and clean images at 1/13 second shutter speed with the IS on!

My only gripe about this lens is that the IS is noisier than the IS on the Canon 100-400 or the Canon 24-105. When I first got it, I thought I had gotten a bad copy. It turns out after taking it to the shop, that the IS is just noisier than on the other IS lenses, and it seems to work perfectly except for a little more noise than I would like.

If I could give this lens 4.5/5 stars, I would do so, but I figure it’s worth rounding up just because the image quality is second to none.

If you need a lightweight telephoto lens that will produce excellent images consistently and also IS, then this is your lens.

5 Stars Great color and contrast
Prior to purchasing the 70-200mm f/4 L IS I’ve had mixed results with telephoto lenses. This lens has shown me what a truly great telephoto can do for my hobby. The first thing I noticed was how bright the view finder was. My photos displayed great color and contrast when using this lens. Focus is incredibly sharp compared to my previous telephoto experiences. Even with the IS I prefer to use a monopod because I feel like the camera is moving with that lens hanging out front. Now I don’t know how I got along without my 70-200 f/4 L IS. A great addition to anyone’s bag for those who take their photography serious.

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