Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS Lens Review

This is one of Canon's top of the line lenses, found in many Maui professional photographers' bags. Giving us the ability to shoot under low lighting, before and just after sunset, when the sky lights up subjects faces and the clouds take on a rainbow of hues. This finds its home on my camera 80% of the time.

Camera Build
This is a solid tank of a lens. Your biceps and forearms will definitely get a work out with this weatherproof white lens. The tripod mount comes in handy when shooting sports photography, as I quickly mount it to a monopod and shoot away. The image stabalizer is built to work with a monopod OR tripod, as it is senstitive enough to know what it is resting on. The zoom and focus rings work very smoothly.

Observed Shortcomings and Conclusions
Under some low light conditions and low-contrast subjects, I have found the 70-200 to hunt quite a bit. This can be frustrating at times, but I believe it is common to any lens in those lighting situations and also due partly to my camera, a Rebel XT. the higher grade Canons will likely perform a bit better here.
The position of the manual focus button tends to make it susceptible to being shifted to manual, unknowingly.

Other than these two items, it is comforting to know I'm shooting with essentially, Canon's best zoom lens available, leaving the rest (actually taking stunning shots with it!)up to me.

Given an average rating on www.fredmiranda.com of 9.6 for its ability to attain extremely sharp pictures, low chromatic abberation and lens flare, and shoot under low light conditions.



From the Manufacturer
Incorporating Canon’s second generation Image Stabilization technology, this telephoto zoom responds in as little as 0.5 seconds, while providing up to three stops of correction for camera shake. Its AF system has been refined for better response time and tracking speed. And even the new 8-blade circular aperture offers a more pleasing out-of-focus image. Constructed to pro standards, this fast zoom is also highly resistant to dust and moisture, too.

Product Description
For Canon SLR Camera Body / AutoFocus Compatible / Built-in Image Stabilizer / Uses 77mm Size Filters

Product Description
The Canon USA 7042A002 70mm to 200mm /f2.8 IS USM is an exceptional zoom lens for use with a Canon SLR camera body (35mm or Digital). A unique feature is that this lens incorporates Canon's second generation Image Stabilization technology. Maximum Diameter x Length, Weight - 3.4 x 7.8, 3.24 pounds