Comments on: The 70-200L f4.0

By: Jones

Jones — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:34:57 +0000

I’ve been shooting this lens for near 4 years. It’s my “go to” lens for sports and general out-n-about excursions. It’s incredibly sharp at f/4 – and focuses quickly in fast action (ultimate frisbee, rugby, frisbee chasing dogs, …).

As far as L glass goes – this lens hits a sweet spot in price vs. performance.

By: Tim Solley

Tim Solley — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:25:42 +0000

I’ve actually just jumped into this pond. As I write this, I’m waiting for UPS to deliver my 70-200 f/2.8 IS. Pricey I know, but I’m sure I’ll be happy with it. I’m sure I’ll be out this evening testing it out I’m starting to do weddings, and with an extra 4 stops (aperture and IS), I thought it was worth the upgrade. Time will tell on that.

Once I’ve had a chance to play with it, I’ll put a review on Sublime Light, and I’ll be sure to send people your way to see a comparison with the f/4 non IS.

Cheers Jason!

By: Kevin Mullins

Kevin Mullins — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:22:57 +0000

I’ve got this lens too and it’s great. The weight makes a real option for most shooting situations and as you say Jason – it’s tack sharp pretty much across the range. These personal reviews are excellent by the way.

By: Dinesh

Dinesh — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:12:01 +0000

This is an awesome lens. I recently got this from BHphotovideo for $560 with 40$ canon rebate and the very next day it became $600! Quite lucky and loving the lens. Yes, it is a bit heavy feel for Rebel Xsi and I may look out for a 3rd party collar to mount on tripod.

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By: Peter Witham

Peter Witham — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:16:42 +0000

I would say my 70-200L f/4 is my most used lens, I had the previous non-IS version as well. Easily my favorite lens in the bag, stunningly sharp and with IS gives me more chances to use it that before. If I did not have to worry about the $ I would get the 2.8 and be very happy!

By: Alain

Alain — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:20:54 +0000

I have had all of the 70-200L lenses and kept the f4IS. It is the sharpest of them all and its light weight make it perfect to carry it everywhere. Anyone who buy the standard 70-200f4 is going to want to move to the IS eventually and since this is such a popular lens, I highly recommend going straight for the IS version.

IS is always useful, with this lens I am able to shoot at 1/30 sec and get a sharp picture 50% of the time. Truly an amazing lens!