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Brand: Canon

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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 performance and portability to meet user demands.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 12 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Describe Yourself:

Enthusiast(4), Photo enthusiast(5)

Pros:

Consistent output(9), Durable(7), Easily interchangeable(7), Fast / accurate auto-focus(13), Lightweight(6)

Cons:

Heavy(4)

Best Uses:

General purpose(3), Landscape/scenery(4), Landscape photography(3), Sports/action(10), Wildlife(3)

A gem of a lens

By JEB

from Hopewell Junction, NY on 8/12/2010

Cons:

noisy AutoFocus

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom ( 1258B002 ):

This lens is often overlooked for the 70-200 f2.8 version. I've used both and unless you do a lot of low light indoor work, the f4.0 is the way go. It is half the weight of th F2.8 and that makes all the difference in this focal range. Handholding it for long periods of time is a breeze compared to the F2.8 version. Plus it is an extremely sharp lens. I do a lot of landscapes so hiking with this lens works for me
on my 5D mII. I just wish the IS was a quiet as the F2.8 version. Maybe in the next version.

Fantastic Lens!

By DCM

from NY on 6/23/2010

Pros:

Lightweight, Nice Bokeh, TACK SHARP

Cons:

NONE

Best Uses:

Landscape/Scenery, Sports/Action, Weddings/Events

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom ( 1258B002 ):

Fantastic Lens - all the reviews were on the money

Great Lens, good price, [...]

By Ron

from Longboat Key Florida on 4/29/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Lightweight, Rugged, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Landscape/Scenery, Sports/Action, Video, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom ( 1258B002 ):

I use the lens mostly for outdoor photography. It is smaller in diameter and much lighter than the same lens in the f/2.8 version. Easier to handle. The camera is a Canon 7D camera with a lightweight magnesium body. The lens coupled with the 7D is a lightweight camera package for ease of use.[...]

great for nature photography

By Dog Enthusiast

from Pittsburgh, PA on 4/21/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Lightweight

Cons:

Poor in Low Light

Best Uses:

Sports/Action, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom ( 1258B002 ):

I've been using this lens to take pictures of the dogs at the park from a distance. amazing quality. doesnt deal well with fast-moving objects, or i just need to get used to using it, is all.

Supper lens

By Bob

from Brewerton, N.Y. on 4/12/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Lightweight, Rugged, Strong Construction

Cons:

NONE

Best Uses:

Indoors/Low Light, Landscape/Scenery, Macro Photography, Video, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom ( 1258B002 ):

Birds, landscapes and wildlife along with some closeups of some inside displays.
I really love this lens.

Images shared by: Bob

Excellent cost effective choice

By Bill

from Treasure Island , Fl & Kinderhook, NY on 3/23/2010

Pros:

Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Rugged, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Landscape/Scenery, Sports/Action, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom ( 1258B002 ):

I use this with the Canon T1i and it work wonderfully. Still learning what the lens is capable of.

i definitely will recommend to a friend

By jimmyb

from livermore,ca on 3/23/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy, Poor in Low Light

Best Uses:

Sports/Action, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Comments about Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom ( 1258B002 ):

great for outdoor shots

Worth every penny!

By Matt

from New York on 10/6/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom ( 1258B002 ):

Much lighter than the 2.8 version making lugging it around effortless in comparison

Great Pictures!

By LMC

from Texas on 8/4/2009

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom ( 1258B002 ):

Great lens. The pictures are sharp and colors are great. Went on vacation with 9 other families, and my pictures were far better color and clarity than all the others. Great action shots. The IS funtion is a must have!

Superb quality all-around

By Stevo

from Atlanta, GA on 8/3/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Landscape Photography, Special Effects, Sports/Action, Upgrade, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom ( 1258B002 ):

I mainly use this lens on my Canon 500D for shooting bird, landscape, and sports photography. The lens is much heavier than the camera (including the battery grip) but I think that this is also a benefit when handholding the lens. The pictures are nothing but quality with the only bad photos due my own ignorance. Contrary to pictures on the web, the lens really isn't white, more of an off-white/gray.

Excellent lens good price [...]

By Erick

from Springfield, VA on 6/2/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Must have, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

None so far

Best Uses:

Portraits, Sports/Action, Upgrade, Wildlife

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom ( 1258B002 ):

family gathering, kids, outdoor activity.

Images shared by: Erick

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great optics, yet a real workhorse.

By Flyguy

from Wheaton, IL on 10/6/2008

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

General Use, Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom ( 1258B002 ):

I wanted an IS lens that I could use for action photography, mainly tennis matches. This is a great choice. I can pan out enough to make sure I catch the action, yet get sharp enough focus to get detail when I crop, even at a high shutter speed.

Customer Reviews about the 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Telephoto Zoom ( 1258B002 ) at Abes of Maine