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mccc
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Registered: Jul 23, 2010
Location: Portugal
Posts: 7
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Review Date: Jul 23, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,000.00
| Rating: 8
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Fast AF, great color, build quality.
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none
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My first pictures taken with it have impressed me. Will report more later.
Some Pics here:
www.mariocaldeira.com
Mc
Portugal
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 Jul 23, 2010
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The Chimp
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Location: Germany
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Review Date: Jun 3, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Really like the image quality. Robust and tough. The focus speed will spoil you for all other lenses.
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Let's have an all black version, huh? We're not all out to showboat!
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I bought this second hand in 2006 and is the only lens I haven't switched out or replaced since then. I had considered the alternatives including the f4 version and the IS version - which were the only Canon options at the time. I remember asking myself if I should spend the extra coin for the IS version. Obviously, I didn't. I doubt that I ever will spring for the IS version as long as this keeps working.
I often work with this lens in a studio with a monopod and people are often puzzled as to why when the flashes freeze motion. Well, it's less about being snobby about sharpness, more that my arms get tired holding a 1D with this on for hours at a time during a shoot. That says more about me than the lens because I still strap it on and still enjoy it very much.
Under the tripod collar are a few screws on the barrel of the lens. Somehow one of the screws got loose and came out of mount and lodged itself under the rotating tripod collar. Each spin of the collar meant that the now loose screw gouged out some of the paint. The lens still works fine, has a few battle scars but I check the screws now and then.
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Jun 3, 2010
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Coelacanth
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Location: N/A
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Review Date: May 31, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Fast AF, great color, creamy bokeh...
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Are you kidding?
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To this point, i'm still amazed at how good the images i've taken after i start using this camera. The colour was crisp and the focusing is REALLY FAST...i have no problem shooting indoor and the camera will focus without a problem...
the only problem is the weight, but as the other posters had mentioned, the pain will be wiped out after you see how good your pictures looked...
The bokeh is smooth and creamy, though not compared to my nifty fifty 1.4...
General, this lens will be with me till it stops functioning...and maybe revive it again if i need to...
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May 31, 2010
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bysensitivo
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Location: Italy
Posts: 44
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Review Date: Apr 24, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Fantastic booken! Great colour, excellent AF & build quality.
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None
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Apr 24, 2010
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Jarhead5811
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Apr 3, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,300.00
| Rating: 10
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It's just over half the cost of the new Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM!!!
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Long Minimum Focus Distance, makes my Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II Lens seem loud and slow.
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I absolutely love this thing! I could and would have liked to have held out for the IS version but would have been missing out for a long time (at least a year, or longer considering what prices are doing). My primary subject is our 14 month old that is just starting to walk and the majority of my blurred shots are due to subject movement that IS wouldn't have prevented anyway.
It could stand to focus closer but unless you're going for a macro shot framing dictates backing up anyway.
I did purchase a center pinch Promaster lens cover due to it being next to impossible to remove and replace the Canon version that comes with it when the hood is in place.
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Apr 3, 2010
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CQ photography
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Mar 12, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,100.00
| Rating: 10
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Sharpness, Low Light, White (reflects heat), Durability, USM quality
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None for what you get, some would saw cost and weight, but that's expected
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Right out of the Box I was very impressed with this lens. The sharpness was astounding. It's my favorite lens period! Some would prefer the IS version, but for the Price difference, I don't think its that worth it. I have buddy that shoots sports with the IS version and he has doesn't like it because it sometimes has time with a fast focus. Even with Weddings it works fine. If you are a strict wedding or low light shooter IS could be for you/or if you have shaky hands
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Mar 12, 2010
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fusionphoto
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Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 12
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Review Date: Feb 20, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,340.00
| Rating: 10
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Sharp,fast focusing and well built. Plus its an L
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Heavy
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Only picked up this lens yesterday but my first pictures taken with it have impressed me. Will report more later.
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Feb 20, 2010
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Doug Vann
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Location: Canada
Posts: 33
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Review Date: Feb 19, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,400.00
| Rating: 10
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Sharp, well built, Canon quality.....
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little expensive
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Once you see your pics you will know why the lens is rated the way it is.....
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Feb 19, 2010
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Dietr
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Location: United States
Posts: 9
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Review Date: Feb 13, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,325.00
| Rating: 10
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Everything
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Nada
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My copy is DAMN Sharp. Truly amazing and AF is nothing short of astonishing. No regrets on this one.
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Feb 13, 2010
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tebpp
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Location: Canada
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Review Date: Nov 25, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Quality everything, truly the best zoom lens I've used
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A bit heavy after long use
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Excellent Picture quality. This is my first L lens, and it blew me away with the pictures that it turned out. Focus is very fast and the IS is great. I used this lens for a few conferences, outdoor and sporting event. Its a good fit for all occasion. I should of gotten this lens sooner. I've only used the 50mm 1.8, 17-85mm and Tamron 17-50mm. This lens is awesome.
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Nov 25, 2009
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Jay
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Registered: Nov 10, 2003
Location: Canada
Posts: 132
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Review Date: Nov 10, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 8
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Nov 10, 2009
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tonyliau
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Registered: Jul 5, 2009
Location: United States
Posts: 6
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Review Date: Nov 10, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,200.00
| Rating: 10
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Great IQ, fast USM focusing, great contrast, f/2.8 is very usable
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There is nothing to dislike about this lens. Focus is fast and images are razor sharp. The bokeh is creamy and the IQ is amazing!
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Nov 10, 2009
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