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

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9.2
Value for money (12)

9.3
Ease of use (7)

10
Picture quality (7)

10
Durability (7)

10
Overall quality (2)

9.4
Build quality (2)

10

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sharp focus, lightweight, strong construction, consistent output, durable

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Expert Reviews

The Digital Picture

2 October 2007
and you get the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens. If you don't need the subject-action-stopping and background-blurring capabilities of the faster Read more
photodo

3 October 2007
Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at how this compact telephoto zoom lens performs. Canon's EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM costs around £800 and has an Image Stabiliser, silent Ultrasonic focusing with full time manual override and is... Read more
- Excellent optical quality, Superb build quality, Very effective image stabilisation, Fast to focus, Sealed against weather and dust, Light weight
- Sometime miss-focuses near minimum focus distance
photozone.de

8.7/10

1 October 2007
The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 USM L IS is capable to deliver a near-flawless performance is all categories. The resolution figures are very impressive even at max. aperture. Read more
ePHOTOzine

9.2/10

27 February 2008
Canon's EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM costs around £800 and has an Image Stabiliser, silent Ultrasonic focusing with full time manual override and is sealed against dust and moisture. Read more
- Excellent optical quality, Superb build quality, Very effective image stabilisation, Fast to focus, Sealed against weather and dust, Light weight
- Sometime miss-focuses near minimum focus distance
SLR Lens and Camera Reviews

17 June 2008
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One of Canon sharpest lens

10/10

Reviewer: Al888, Bestbuy
21 September 2011
The Canon EF70-200mm f4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens is a great and versatile lens for landscape and wildlife photography. It is very very sharp with dynamic color. It is not too heavy and is very portable. Read more
- Sharp, versatile, portable
- none
Very Sharp!

10/10

Reviewer: spotz44, Amazon
13 January 2012
This lens has fast and accurate focus. Image quality is sharp. Excellent build quality. Meets my expectations for an f/4 L with IS. If you need a zoom for indoor sporting events then review the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS... Read more
Awesome Lens

10/10

Reviewer: Hari, J&R
30 July 2010
There are many uses for the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM Lens, but portrait photography is one of the best. Outstanding image quality.The most dazzling lens in my bag. Read more
- Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Strong Construction
- Poor in Low Light
Sharp Lens and good focal length

10/10

Reviewer: Newegg
1 January 2012
This is my first L, but I got chance to try with other L lenses including 100-400. But so far this is one of the sharper L lenses. Read more
- My first L lens and is sharp. I had it exchanged once and the second is really good. Focal length is right for walk around to parks and play grounds in sunlight. I already knew its slower aperture and lack of IS and no com...
- My first copy was not good at f/4, but 1-stopped down, its is razor sharp but I returned for an exchange and got a fantastic(may be it is how it is) lens. No cons for me so far.
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM review by cpe1991

Reviewer: cpe1991, slrgear.com
23 December 2011
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. Read more
- Superbly sharp, relatively light, useful range, superb IS
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM is a telephoto zoom lens with 70-200 mm focal length and f/4 maximum aperture setting. Its lens is constructed in 20 elements in 15 groups. It has a diagonal angle of view of 34° - 12° with full-frame cameras and Auto Focus with full-time manual adjustment. Its closests focusing distance is 3.94 gt / 1.2 m. The lens has 7-group helical zoom (rotational angle at 72°) with a 67 mm filter size. The lens measures 3.0 x 6.8 inch / 76 x 172 m…

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

Features

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 EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens provides up to an four stops of shake correction which is a first for Canon IS lenses. The use of fluorite UD lens elements provides optical performance in terms of resolution and contrast. These features, together with its water-and dust-proof construction, provide both the performance and portability to meet user demands.

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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…

Specifications

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
Zoom System

7-group helical zoom (rotational angle: 72°)
Filter Size

67mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight

3.0 x 6.8 in./76 x 172mm 26.8 oz./760g (lens only)

Release Date

First seen

22 November 2006

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Has anyone used the Canon 70-200mm non IS?

(No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2010-09-23

is this this lens good for action/sports photos?

I'm farely new to photography and I have a canan EOS rebel xsi and I mainly take sports photos. My old lens isnt really that great with sports photos, and they mostly come out blurry. Is the Canon EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens good with action/sports pictures?

Answered by stefan 2009-12-07:

It has a fairly fast maximum aperture and image stabilizer so you will get good shots in many situations. What you might want to consider is if you are going to shoot a lot during dim light situations and opt for a lens with even faster max

Answered by Amber 2009-12-08:

This lens is very sharp wide open and improves only slightly when stopped down and primarily in the corners at the wide end of the focal length range. Early or late outdoor action sports photography is better handled with the Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L Lens or the Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS Lens. Heavily overcast days are also a challenge for action sports photography with the 70-200

Answered by Amber 2009-12-08:

This lens is very sharp wide open and improves only slightly when stopped down and primarily in the corners at the wide end of the focal length range. Early or late outdoor action sports photography is better handled with the Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L Lens or the Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS Lens. Heavily overcast days are also a challenge for action sports photography with the 70-200 f/4L. Therefore, this lens will be a good