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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L is USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

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Focal Length Description 70-200mm
Lens Type Telephoto
Compatible Mountings Canon EF
Camera Lens Description 4

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  • 70-200mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture for Canon digital SLR cameras
  • Fluorite UD lens elements produce excellent optical performance in resolution and contrast, Closest focusing distance : 3.94 feet, Focal length: 70-200mm
  • Ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) for quick and quiet autofocusing; lightweight construction
  • Image Stabilizer provides up to 4 stops of shake correction; water- and dust-proof construction
  • Measures 3 inches in diameter and 6.8 inches long; Weight : 1.675 pounds (lens only) ; 1-year warranty

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

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 incredible four stops of shake correction - 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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    Product Description

    Canon's 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.What’s in the box: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens, E-67U 67mm Snap-On Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear), ET-74 Lens Hood, LP1224 Lens Case and 1-Year Warranty. Filter size: 67 mm, Closest Focusing Distance: 3.94 feet.

    From the Manufacturer

    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
    High-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens combining light weight and compactness with an f4 maximum aperture. Inner focusing and the ring USM enable quick and quiet autofocusing. Also, a circular polarizing filter can be attached and used without difficulty because the front lens element does not rotate during focusing. The tripod collar (sold separately) is the same one used with the EF 300mm f4L USM.

    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    474 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, portability, and value of the lens. For example, they mention it's a fabulous lens, produces nice bokeh, and is ideal for portraits, landscape, and outdoor sports. They appreciate the sharpness, saying it'll produce better contrast. Some appreciate the weight and size of the product. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

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    145 customers mention141 positive4 negative

    Customers are impressed with the build quality of the lens. They say it's a fabulous lens with excellent optical quality. Customers also mention that the inside of the camera lens is flawless, making for tack sharp eyes. They also say that the lens is tough, but reasonably light.

    "...(trim) construction and seals on switches and mount make it tough, but reasonably light...." Read more

    "...It is solid and doesn't wobble like the kit lens...." Read more

    "...I got several bits inside my Tamron 17-50, but the inside of this lens are flawless...." Read more

    "...-200 f4 is definitely one of Canon's better built lenses, it is built like a Tank. Another good thing is the size and weight...." Read more

    126 customers mention117 positive9 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it produces nice bokeh when taking portraits, and is a perfect nature and portrait lens. The 70 to 200mm range is ideal for portraits and landscapes, with sharpness in low light. The IS is unreal, and there are no blurry shots.

    "The 70 to 200mm range is ideal for portraits, landscape and outdoor sports. Here's what I thought of my new EF 70-200 4L IS USM...." Read more

    "...Picture Quality -- So far, picture quality is really good but to be frank, it isn't improved by leaps and bounds compared to the kit lens..." Read more

    "...Now I do. Having a constant f4 aperture is great. The bokeh is fantastic with this lens.Will this lens make you a better photographer?..." Read more

    "...background blur that you get with the f2.8 version, but the Bokeh is more than adequate especially at longer focal lengths...." Read more

    77 customers mention65 positive12 negative

    Customers like the portability of the camera lenses. For example, they mention the weight is light enough that it doesn't put too much strain on their backs, and the size and weight are very light compared to typical L zoom lenses. They also say that the lens is easy to move around and comfortable to carry around all day.

    "...construction and seals on switches and mount make it tough, but reasonably light...." Read more

    "...Portability -- this lens is quite small and light..." Read more

    "...Even though this is a big lens, it is not too heavy. Image quality is spectacular!..." Read more

    "...Another good thing is the size and weight. Unlike the f2.8 version you wont need Ben-Gay after using this lens...." Read more

    77 customers mention77 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it's really sharp, has great Bokeh, and has better contrast. Some say that the lens is sharper in low light. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...: Paired with my EOS 6D, the EF70-200 4L IS USM proved to be an extremely sharp, contrasty and flare-free zoom, a notch above my EF 70-200 4L USM in..." Read more

    "...taken with this lens required no sharpening at all and they are razor sharp...pictures taken with my kit lens (which I sold several months ago) that..." Read more

    "...This lens focuses faster and takes sharper pictures than any of the lenses I was using before. Will you notice a difference. YES...." Read more

    "...This lens is very sharp, the focusing is quick, but not blazing fast. The contrast and colors are Canon great...." Read more

    60 customers mention50 positive10 negative

    Customers like the value of the lens. They say it's worth the cost, the price is nicely placed between a third-party zoom and Canon's 70-200mm f/2.8, and it takes excellent, crisp shots.

    "...These are all good lenses for the money and I enjoyed using all of them...." Read more

    "...The IS version is well worth the extra money." Read more

    "...The f/4 lens is not as fast, but it's much cheaper, much lighter and actually its a bit sharper...." Read more

    "...The IS performance is very good, I found it very usable and I leave it on most of the time...." Read more

    53 customers mention50 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens. They mention that it works well in day light, produces amazing results on rainy days, and has an excellent performance. The 4 stops IS really works, and it has high utility in travel and nature. The lens works great with extension tubes and shoots with perfection. The image stabilization helps out a lot, and is perfect for their needs.

    "...AF worked flawlessly on my EOS 7D and 6D bodies. That is, AF is fast, accurate and decisive...." Read more

    "...Image Stabilizer -- The IS appears to work quite well. It makes a lot more noise compared to the kit lens which was a surprise...." Read more

    "...The lens has performed quite well. My first indoor shots were a bit on the dark side...." Read more

    "...Once I figured that out, the results have been spectacular - I have had hand-held shots at less that 1/10th of a second." Read more

    47 customers mention44 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the focus of the lens. They mention that it has a very rapid focusing system, is the sharpest and fastest focusing zoom lens in Canon's lineup, and has excellent IS/Autofocus performance. The zoom and focus rings are easy to turn and the switches on the lens barrel are snug enough.

    "...It has FTM, allowing you to manually focus without switching out of AF mode...." Read more

    "...This lens focuses faster and takes sharper pictures than any of the lenses I was using before. Will you notice a difference. YES...." Read more

    "...This lens is very sharp, the focusing is quick, but not blazing fast. The contrast and colors are Canon great...." Read more

    "...The zoom ring is very smooth as is the manual focus ring (if you decide to ever use manual mode)...." Read more

    32 customers mention24 positive8 negative

    Customers like the fit of the camera lens. For example, they say the size is perfect, the zoom length is a good compromise for the size, and the weight is light enough. The lens is small enough to fit unmounted in the bag and the diameter makes it very comfortable. Some say that the lens is well made and the length doesn't change when you zoom in or out. The manual focus ring is large, ribbed, rubberized, and nearly as smooth turning as other lenses. Overall, most are satisfied with the fit and functionality of the lens.

    "...The large twist action zoom ring is smooth and fast. The manual focus ring is large, ribbed, rubberized and nearly as smooth turning as the manual..." Read more

    "...Portability -- this lens is quite small and light..." Read more

    "...it was too large and heavy to carry around on hikes longer than a few miles and 2)..." Read more

    "...My only complaint: it is a nice looking, long, white lens...." Read more

    Canon 70-200mm f/4 IS USM lens will not disappoint.
    5 Stars
    Canon 70-200mm f/4 IS USM lens will not disappoint.
    I researched this lens quite a bit until I finally clicked the "add to cart" button. I looked into the f/4 IS version (image stabilization), f/4 non IS version, and both the f/2.8 IS and non IS versions. I decided on this f/4 IS USM version and have not regretted it at all.For those not familiar with what f/4 or f/2.8 is, those numbers refer to the amount of light the lens lets in. There are many resources that demonstrate how the “f stop” impacts an image, but here is a very simplified explanation and I am sure some pro photographers can give more info on the matter. The higher the f number, say f/16, the more the entire photo is in focus while the lower the f number, say f/4, the more background blur you get.To explain this I added two photos I shot with my Canon Rebel T6i using the Canon 70-200 f/4 IS USM lens, but for some reason they are horizontal instead of vertical for some strange reason but you still get the idea. Both Sample 1 and Sample 2 were shot at 111.0 mm distance with the camera set to “aperture priority”. Sample 1 is set to f/32 and you can see the entire background and the object are in focus. Sample 2 was shot at f/4 and you can see the object is in focus while the background is blurred out which makes for some nice photos especially when you do portraits. Again, there is a bit more to it but I wanted to give some background for this review. If you want more in depth info on f-stop, youtube is a great resource.I researched both Canon and Tamron, but decided on the Canon. This does not mean that Tamron lenses are not good, reviews I have read and viewed certainly say that they are, and Tamron does have a f/2.8 version in the same price range as this f/4 version. I do know a photographer who uses Tamron lenses and his photos are excellent. The Canon, however, just seemed to fit my needs.I've used this lens consistently (daily for 4-5 hours each day) for the past week and the picture quality is excellent. I have used this both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor during the day in both bright sunlight and very cloudy conditions, and indoor with limited lighting as well as “normal” lighting. The lens has performed quite well. My first indoor shots were a bit on the dark side. With this being an f/4 lens it does not let in as much light as the f/2.8 version, but that extra $ for the f/2.8 just didn't make sense for me. To explain a bit more, the first indoor situation I was using this lens in was a very dark auditorium (school theater) and the limited lighting was only on the stage and the lights were yellowish in color. I couldn’t use a flash, so most of my photos came out with a yellow tint or were very dark. Since I didn’t use a flash, I did not get to test how a flash might impact the images. I took some photos in a cafeteria setting with what I call normal overhead lights and found that this lens works fine indoors if you use it in a "normal" lighting situation. I have also shot on a cloudy day with absolutely no problems and with very clear photos.I use this for taking photos of a local marching band, so the fast focus has been incredible. The band is constantly moving at very rapid speeds and this lens has no problem autofocusing very quickly. The autofocus motor seemed loud the first time I used it, but I don’t even notice it now. I would recommend turning off autofocus and using a tripod if you are shooting video so you won’t hear the autofocus motor and so you won’t have any shake.Taking photos from the bleachers fully zoomed out has been rather clear as well with good image focus and zoom. However, I wanted to get closer photos so I added a Canon 1.4x II extender for taking photos from the bleachers and have had remarkable results. With the image stabilization, there is no shake and I haven't had to use a monopod or a tripod. With the 1.4x II extender, the auto focus works perfect and there is no lag time. The image quality is excellent as well, but adding the extender does change it to a f/5.6, but again I didn't have any issues with the quality of the photos and I got very clear photos of the band.The Canon L series lenses are very well made, somewhat heavy, but once you have it mounted to your camera you know you have a good quality lens attached. It makes the camera feel, well, more natural to hold. I know that sounds odd, but using this lens instead of the “kit lens” makes my camera more comfortable to use. The zoom ring is very smooth as is the manual focus ring (if you decide to ever use manual mode). It has two stabilization modes and two settings for focus distance.As for the actual color of the lens body, this really surprised me. All of the images of this lens show it to be white, but it is actually gray in color so don't be shocked when you unbox it. I opted for a tripod mount as well just in case I wanted to shoot video, but I purchased a Fotodiox Pro instead of the Canon version. The Fotodiox fits perfectly and is also very well made. The Canon version was just way out of my price range.Overall I see a huge difference between this lens and the “kit lens”. A “kit lens” is a lens that typically comes with a camera. Just to compare the L series lens to the kit lens, the L series is full metal construction while the kit lens is plastic. The L series has more advanced optics and is also said to be weatherproof. I will say that although I have no intention to find that out, there is a seal around the base of the lens which makes it a very snug fit against the camera body. The kit lens does feel snug but just not as secure as the L series lens. When you attach the L series for the first time, you will know it is on the camera and you will not want to remove it for a lens swap. Instead you may find yourself wanting another camera body for those “other non L series lenses” just so you don’t have to remove it.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2010
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    5.0 out of 5 stars My first L lens and it's a Keeper.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2010
    I got this lens for less than a week and have shot about 300 pictures with it. So far I'm very happy with it.
    This is my very first L-lens. The only other lens I've got is the 28-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens that came with my 50D camera. So here, I'll try to give you my impression of this lens in comparison to the 28-135 lens.

    Construction quality - This lens is cream white with black stripes where the focus and zoom rings are. It is solid and doesn't wobble like the kit lens. The first time I turned the zoom ring it almost freaked me out...it was so smooth and without any friction. I still have trouble believing it can be physically made that smooth --> impressed...it's like driving a Mercedes after years of driving a Camry (which I also did)...no actually even better...Similarly, the switches (e.g. focus distance, AF --> MF, ...) are much smoother.

    Picture Quality -- So far, picture quality is really good but to be frank, it isn't improved by leaps and bounds compared to the kit lens (in the zoom ranges that are comparable)...it didn't wow me like the mechanical construction did. I guess the kit lens is very good in this area.
    **UPDATE: 8/28/2010 - Now: 3/30/2011 Now that I have had this lens for 7 months and have taken several thousand pictures with it I want to give you the update on Picture Quality. Picture Quality is GREAT, not as I previously thought. Most of my pictures taken with this lens required no sharpening at all and they are razor sharp...pictures taken with my kit lens (which I sold several months ago) that seemed sharp then look quite blurry now... I think the reason for the change in perception is simply that I now have enough sample to compare and perhaps I've improved as a photographer. Take a look at my pictures when you have a chance on flickr user tongho58.

    Portability -- this lens is quite small and light (it is slightly skinnier than the 28-135 kit lens but a few inches longer and very long with the hood on). Today I walked 6 miles with it on the 50D and didn't feel tired due to its weight at all. One thing I noticed, the leather bag that comes with the lens is way too big.
    **UPDATE: 3/30/2011 - With superior portability, you give up impressibility...this lens looks puny next to the 70-200 f/2.8L bretheren. When taking pictures of birds, I rub elbows with many photographers with very impressive looking lenses and that sometimes make you feel "small" but the quality of the pictures taken with this lens speaks for itself.

    UPDATE: The f/4 versus f/2.8 debate: It's obvious f/2.8 is better than f/4 when talking about pure performance - No argument there. When it comes to price and portability and practicality, there can be some debate. I can tell you I made the conscious decision to get the f/4 over the f/2.8 not at all because of the price. It's for the portability. Plenty of people talk about how f/4 is not fast enough to capture moving objects in low light and somehow the f/2.8 can. Imho, while correct, that's the old book answer, more applicable to films that have fixed ISO. In practice, there's little difference. You bump up the ISO to keep the shutter speed the same as the f/2.8. Modern DSLRs can handle high ISO admirably. I routinely use ISO 1600 (I won't go above that) on my Canon 50D with great results. Birds in flight at dawn and dusk haven't held me and my f/4L IS USM lens back at all.

    Image Stabilizer -- The IS appears to work quite well. It makes a lot more noise compared to the kit lens which was a surprise. You can hear it working (starting up and shutting down) quite distinctly. I guess it has something to do with the 4 f-stop capability versus 3 or less of other lens. I haven't tried the IS Mode 2 yet so I can't report. I panned with Mode 1 and the result was quite OK. **UPDATE: I tried IS Mode 2. It works equally well as Mode 1. I don't see much difference. I simply set mine to Mode 1 all the time even when spanning...pictures still turn out razor sharp anyhow.

    The autofocus -- There is a switch that allows you to switch from 1.2m-infinity and 3m-infinity. The default was at 1.2m-infinity. I shot about 150 shots of birds in flight at 200mm with the switch at the default and the camera on AI SERVO and high speed (6.3fps)...Out of these 150, the lens couldn't focus on the bird in about 30 shots. With the kit lens (no such switch and at its max 135mm), it only fails in about 5 out of 150. I was disappointed until I remembered there was this switch. After switching to 3m-infinity, I shot about 50 pictures and I had zero focusing failures...I'm happy with this discovery. The lens manual says switching to 3m allows faster focusing and it wasn't kidding...so my recommendation is to do so. I'd only switch back to 1.5m if I need to focus objects closer than 3 meters. The USM motor is faster, quieter and much smoother than the kit lens's.

    Prior to getting the 50D DSLR, I used a Canon 10SX-IS that has an 35mm-equivalent 600mm zoom. I miss the reach...This lens is only 200mm, even with a crop camera body (equivalent 320mm), sometimes it didn't have enough reach for these darn birds...they are too small and far away :). Other than that, this lens is a clear winner. Like someone said...once you own an L lens, you'll never go back.
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