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

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Just got this lens recently, and have been in love since it arrived at my door step. I use it mainly for sports, and portrait photography, and have been getting very great sharp results. Although a bit on the heavy side, It doesn't really bother me, even if i'm holding it for extended periods of time. Everything that I expected to get from it, I have gotten, if not more, can't wait to see what the power of the 2.8L holds.

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Primary use for outdoor images of PeakVision sunglasses being worn by golfers, cyclists, baseball players, pilots and others. The lens is not well suited for close subjects nor macro. Minimum focusing distance seems too great.

Replaced a 20 year-old canon 35-350 lens that bit the dust which Canon no longer will support. I miss the zoom range but this lens produces great images with excellent bokeh. It is very fast focusing compared to the old 35-350
It is very quiet and the lightweight but sturdy build makes it easy to use with less hand fatigue. I enjoy the limited zoom while the lens does not extend or retract when zooming. Having all the moving Elements for zooming inside the lens improves hand stability.

Would have preferred the 2.8, but for the dollars this f4 can't be beat

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BnH was good at shipping right away. This lens produces sharp clean pictures. Although it has no IS, adjusting the shutter speed makes up for it. It is also lighter than the IS model because of the extra components and I get a lot of compliments of the pictures taken with it.

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I purchased this lens for several reasons, one being that it is light and easy to pack. It is priced right, and because it is performs well. I have found this lens is exceptionly sharp, it focuses fast, and is very easy to hand hold. I am using this lens mainly to shoot events, and so far it does everything that I needed and hoped for and the fact that this lens is not IS does not affect its performance.

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I've been considering one of the Canon 70-200 L lenses for several years but could never justify the $1700 for the 70-200 f2.8 IS L. Furthermore, I have literally dozens of excellent manual focus lenses in this zoom range including the superb Tamron Adaptall SP 70-210 f3.5 model 19AH. I was tired of waiting so I bought the lowest price lens in the Canon L series, the 70-200 f4L non IS, when both B&H and Canon had their Chrtistmas promotions. I've not yet done exhaustive tests, but I photographed license plates at 60 feet and a lamp post at 500 feet that I use for testing. I compared the results to my Canon 200 f2.8 L prime and several MF 200s and 70 - 210 zooms used the same day on the same targets. The 70-200 f4 L zoom was as sharp as the L prime at f4! At f8, the 70-200 f4L was extremely sharp, as were some 30 year old MF primes. The newer 70-200 f4L zoom had the edge in contrast. So, from this preliminary evaluation, I really like the lens and gave it the maximum, 5 star rating. I hope to do more tests and will do another review if there are any surprises. Yes, I recommend this lens highly. drj3253

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This is my first L series. It offers much more that what I paid for it. Excellent focus and zoom.
I use it for outdoor portrait and sports photography.

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Don't let the price fool you... Canon's 70-200 f4 lens delivers the quality you've come to expect. With today's technology and superior sensors, a Photographer can easily boost ISO to compensate if needed. As a Commercial Photographer, precision and quality are essential, I can always rely on Canon to provide the tools.

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This is my first L lens. I bought it to replace my Canon 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 which I have been using for 10 years, and it does not disappoint. Colors appear vibrant and images are sharp when wide open, at least on an APS-C sensor. Autofocus is impressively fast. The lens is great for portraiture and nature photography. If you can afford it get the version with IS, which is very useful at the higher telephoto range.

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This is my new go to lens. I use it for everything now except when I'm in a tight space and have to shoot a little wider.

Its great to use with my 10 month old. I can step back from his so as not to distract him. This lets me get pictures of him as he walks around trying to figure everything out.

This is also a great portrait lens especially when used with a canon speedlite. Stick the light on a stand in an umbrella or soft box, step back and watch the magic happen with the lens. Wonderful sharp and crisp images with soft out of focus bokeh.

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I bought this one a year ago and it's been a great addition. Great for my portrait work, and works great with my strobes!

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

I love this lens. Of course it would be better if I could afford to buy the IS and the 2.8 version, but for the money you can't beat it! I just got mine a couple of weeks ago, and can't wait to use it in an upcoming wedding! I didn't have a good zoom lens, it has made my life as a photographer much easier! It took me a minute to get used to it not having IS but it seemed to be a natural transition! I am pretty sure this will become my favorite lens until I can upgrade! I read a lot of reviews before I purchased this lens so I knew what I was getting when I bought it. It isn't great in low light, but I have other lenses for that! Do your homework and you will know what you are getting!

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Incredible pictures light weight best lens on the market for the price hands down.

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Looks. Great attached to my camera, excellent quality of photos. The automatic focus is nice, for the size of the lens it's relatively light weight. You must buy!

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

Introduced way back in 1999 and updated in late 2006 with IS, the Canon EF 70-200 f/4 USM is almost a classic. The lens, made of 20 elements in 15 groups, has a field-of-view equivalent of 116-320mm on APS-C cameras. It does not extend while focusing, and the front element does not rotate. Photographers can use the EF 1.4x and the EF 2x converters, resulting in 98-280mm at f/5.6 and 140-400mm at f/8 on full format cameras. However, the later will not support AF on consumer grade DSLRs due to the small maximum aperture.

The level of distortions is very low at all focal lengths, and vignetting is very well controlled. Resolution is excellent in the center and in the border area at 70, 135, and 200 mm, and chromatic aberrations are not relevant under field conditions. The Canon EF 70-200 f/4 USM delivers on all fronts, and the performance is almost flawless.

The only point of critic that comes to mind is related to a dedicated tripod mount, or the lack thereof (it is available as an additional item, but not included in the package). However, considering the price point, this lens is perhaps one of the best bargains on the market.

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I am a hobbyist. I replaced my canon 75-300mm lens with this and it was a wise decision. Image quality is excellent, very sharp. Focusing is great. I will recommend this lens to whoever is skilled hobbyist or semi-professional

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I didn't use this lens too much and hard to give a fully review. But after a test recently, I found the original canon factory L lens are really quality proved. The story began from a new 70 200 lens I bought for my friend. When I got the new lens, I immediately compared the optical quality with my old 70-200 f4 and it turn out to be exactly the same. According to the manufactory # on the body of the lens, Canon produced 200,000 ef 70-200 f4 after the old one I own and before the new one came out. It really surprised me how things can be so precisely duplicated over such a long time and the quality of the old lens doesn't drop at all. So now it makes sense that L lens usually keep the price no matter how many years it has been used. Just amazing.

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I purchased this lens as a first step in upgrading all my glass to L series. It is undoubtedly amazing and now has me addicted. Is it as good in low light as the f4 IS or f2.8? No. But pair it with a body that handles high ISOs well and you're golden. You need to think hard about the benefits of the 70-200mm counterparts and whether or not the benefits match your needs and bank account. It is UNBELIEVABLY sharp throughtout the whole f stop range and zoom range. Solid build, amazing mechanics, quick-to-focus, the list is endless. I would wholly recommend this be a part of any Canon enthusiasts line-up, beginner to professional.

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I bought this for taking those close-up action shots and to capture a special smile from my kids when they think I am not near enough to take a normal picture. And, it is great to capture a redbird or other small creatures at a moment's notice. It is a very good lens. The only issue is the size which requires a larger bag but for pictures I want, it is well worth it.

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I am a professional photographer, and have used this lens for various events from weddings to sports events. I have used it on random photo walks, and it performs amazingly. It is obviously a bit heavy, but that is expected with what it offers. Being the cheapest of the 70-200 line, it still performs beyond expectations. I have found no flaw in this lens by far.

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This lens is great for the price, it gives very sharp images. I´m using it in a 7D body and i´m geting a good wheith balance betwin lens and boby.