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wanderinglens
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Review Date: Nov 10, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $2,300.00
| Rating: 10
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Fast and accurate AF, solid as a rock, internal zooming, super useful range, super useful IS, much less heavy than I thought. Weather sealing, Iris with 8 rounded blades, prime-level sharpness with heavenly bokeh. Zero chromatic aberration.
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None, You'll love it.
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I love the lens. Not that heavy at all. If you can handle the 24-70L, you can tame this one as well.
First of all, it is a good looking piece of glass. Feels good too. Never seen a fucusing ring so smooth. No play at all on the rings. The new hood is much more resistent to scratches and locks nicely. It's well balanced and produces beautiful, deep color. The reds are especially vivid.
Sharpness is more than enough: comparable to primes. Bokeh is super smooth. Subject isolation is something amazing. Didn't found any scenario where OOF zones were harsh.
I was about to buy the 135L and with the spare money I could have had the 35L too. But I'm glad I didn't! Never shot anything longer than 85mm on a crop body until now, and I gotta say, it's kinda hard. If you are moving a lot, kneeling, standing, walking fast, your hands get shaky with the faster heartbeats. IS is a great help at weddings and photoshoots!
In my experience, weddings and photoshoots are events in wich people are either posing (and therefore, they can cooperate with you, and usually, can hold a pose still enough) or are unaware of you, and you're trying to get candid shots (you have to wait for the golden moment and usually it's not fast action) In those scenarios, 4 stop IS beats the 1 stop advantage, big time.
About the white color, I don't care about it being attention-grabbing. I am proud to own such a fine lens, I don't mind anyone to see it. Stealth photography is not my thing, thou. If it was,the lens color and size might have been a concern.
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 Nov 10, 2010
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shaunknee
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Location: Canada
Posts: 10
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Review Date: Nov 10, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $2,400.00
| Rating: 10
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Sharpness, contrast & colour
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High introductory price
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This lens is so sharp at 2.8 it causes pixel-peeping overload. I was always disappointed with the first IS version wide open at 200mm. Isn’t this the reason we buy a 2.8 over a 4 ? Indoor sports & events.
Weight difference between first & second version is not noticeable but the hood improvement is. The zoom ring feel was another annoyance in the first version as it always felt gritty. I did find other posts complaining of the same thing. The zoom ring feel on the new lens is as it should be. The IS on the new version has the same start-up jump and “un-pinning” noise but definitely smooths shake a little better.
It cost me $1000 to upgrade. No regrets, other then my 85L purchase a couple of years ago as the 70-200 2.8 II resolves like a prime.
They got this lens right
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Nov 10, 2010
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Chris Walker
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Location: Switzerland
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Review Date: Oct 30, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Splendid bokeh, fast autofocus, sharp wide open at 2.8
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None. The price is worth for what you get.
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Currently it's the shapest zoom from Canon you can get. The difference to the first version is amazing. Canon put a lot of improvements into this lens.
The versatility of this superb lens has nearly no limits.
Have a look at this sample pictures: http://photo-walker.ch/index.php?option=com_phocagallery&view=category&id=8%3Aef-70-200mm-f28-l-is-ii&Itemid=160&lang=de
All 7 pictures are taken at f/2.8 and you can download the original pictures size of 16 Megapixel (EOS 1D Mark IV). I tooked it RAW and converted them with Capture One Pro to JPG. I did not sharpen the images!
The quality of this lens is visible on the details of the cat's tongue in the picture IMG_8227, if you zoom it to 100%.
If you can't afford it, save your money until you can afford it. You will defenitely not regret your decision.
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Oct 30, 2010
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Ody1
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Location: United States
Posts: 50
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Review Date: Oct 14, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $2,299.00
| Rating: 10
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Very sharp images and great colors
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Pocketbook still hurts
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I traded two non-IS versions (2.8 and 4.0) of this lens to upgrade to this version. I'm extremely pleased with my results so far. Fabulous upgrade for me and highly recommended (if you're willing to afford it).
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Oct 14, 2010
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Delpartal
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Location: Spain
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Review Date: Oct 8, 2010
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Cuanto más lo utilizo más me gusta.
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Peso y precio.
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Bueno, veo con placer que sigue siendo el zoom más popular de Canon, creo que lo es con todo merecimiento, ahora en combinación con la Canon 1D Mk IV me tiene muy gratamente sorprendido son una pareja maravillosa, aqui una muestra:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/arojo/5061071823/
Saludos a todos y los que estéis pensando, que es caro, en absoluto, vale más de lo que cuesta.
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Oct 8, 2010
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311erin
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Oct 8, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $2,200.00
| Rating: 10
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Razor sharp, crazy clean contrast
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Unbelievable. Get it. The best Canon lens I have ever used. I also own 24 TSE II, 50 1.2, 85 1.2. I could list negatives about those three lenses but not a single word about this one, I was beyond impressed when I received mine.
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Oct 8, 2010
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flowtation
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Oct 2, 2010
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willis
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Registered: Jul 23, 2005
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 457
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Review Date: Sep 24, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Very sharp and contrasty edge to edge at all apertures and FLs, excellent IS, Fast AF, nice bokeh, great bulid, hood's a little nicer.
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Expensive (though price is falling a little), weight.
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No question this is a superb lens. 70-200 f2.8 has been a staple lens for many for a very long time and this is an all round upgrade which most improtantly is bitingly sharp wide open.
I don't own it and am not sure I will because I value lightness a lot. I have become a fast prime and f4 zoom kind of shooter. Having said that if it suited my requirements I've no doubt it's the best available and really enjoyed trying it out. It provides what the f4 IS provides but at f2.8 and without the slight softness at MFD. Highly recommended.
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Sep 24, 2010
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B Culbertson
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Location: United States
Posts: 16
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Review Date: Sep 14, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $2,300.00
| Rating: 10
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Sharper, faster focus, better color rendition than predecessor.
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Can still accidentally turn off AF and/or IS while handling the lens (although lower profile switches than b/4)
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The mark II is a huge improvement over an already good lens. I heard great reviews but was blown away by the sharpness wide open at every focal length. I haven't used it on a full frame body, but it is sharp to the corners on H and C sensors. Low light focus hit rates (even using a 50D) were much improved. It was hard to get an OOF shot until I accidentally switch off AF. This is a great lens that is worth saving your pennies to purchase. Suprisingly it even took quite sharp shots with a 2x extender and focused FAST.
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Sep 14, 2010
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Rav13
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Location: United Kingdom
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Review Date: Sep 13, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $3,000.00
| Rating: 10
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sharpness, colours, AF speed, no CA
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Weight
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I've got a selection of 'L' lenses (16-35L, 24-70L, 70-200 2.8L IS, 35L, 85L MK II, 135L) this lens is awesome! its fast, sharp and IQ is amazing!
This is one lens that has to be in a photographers bag, its like a sniper and the images it produces are a lot better the the mk 1 version. I have to do very little PP, the price is crazy high, but its a must have for sure.
If you have it in your bag, you can use it as a weapon too! 
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Sep 13, 2010
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photosbyjay
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Location: Australia
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Review Date: Sep 12, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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beautiful creamy bokeh, razor sharp at all apertures, excellent flare control, zero purple fringing
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none
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I upgraded from the mark I a few weeks ago to this lens.
Here's a recent wedding I shot using it - you should be able to recognise the photos that were made using this lens. http://blog.photosbyjay.com.au/2010/09/tim-and-lindas-wedding-vaucluse-house-tearooms/
- Much creamier, smoother bokeh than the original - almost looks like an f/2 prime. everything has a dreamy look to it with sharpness exactly where you want it. it certainly has a signature look that i have not seen with any other lenses.
- sharp all through the frame, even wide open and at all focal lengths. very impressive. i'm a pixel peeper and was wowed even when viewing at 100%.
- very accurate skin tones - almost no post processing done to the images in the wedding above
- a lot more keepers - the extra stops of IS definitely make a difference especially in fast moving situations (weddings) where you may not have time to stabilise yourself in favour of catching a moment
- the shorter minimum focusing distance of 20cm may not seem like much but it makes a world of difference when shooting in tight spots
- the improved flare resistance is a god send - the wedding above was in mid-afternoon sun with lots of light bouncing around and i still ended up with contrasty, crisp images with flare only when i wanted it (such as the one of the bride walking up the aisle)
It's definitely a lens that will stay in my bag for a long time.
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Sep 12, 2010
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jcmedeiros
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Sep 1, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $2,299.00
| Rating: 10
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sharp, great color and contrast
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cost
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I've owned numerous EF zoom lenses and this one is easily the best. My EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS was a phenomenal lens and I was skeptical when I heard the preliminary glowing reports on its successor. Well, everything everyone has been raving about is true. This lens rivals primes throughout its focal range. Add to this the improved IS, fast as lightning focusing and a much appreciated new hood lock design and you have the new benchmark standard for telephoto zooms.
Meet the new boss: the EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II.
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Sep 1, 2010
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malla1962
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Location: United Kingdom
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Review Date: Aug 30, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Fast Focus, very sharp @f2.8, new hood,Updated Stabilizer and handles converters like a dream.
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None at all.
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This is the best zoom I have ever had and I have had a lot over the years, in fact all the canon 70-200's.This lens is extremely sharp wide open, focus is lightning fast and the 4 stop stabilizer is near silent.
I have been using it with a 2X and the results shocked me as the images wide open with the 2X are superb.Focus slows down a lot with the 2X if going from the MFD to infinity but if you are somewhere near its fast.
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Aug 30, 2010
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zogster
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Review Date: Aug 26, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Fast sharp focus. IS works great. Tremendous IQ
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Some vignetting ... more than I expected on my 1ds Mark 3
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My primes have been sitting in my bag since I bought this lens. Only complaint is obvious vignetting on my full-frame 1ds Mark 3. It often works to good advantage with portraits, so I shouldn't complain too much. Sharp as a tack, focus is best in class, and IQ is beyond reproach. Swallow hard on the price and take the plunge!
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Aug 26, 2010
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tanglefoot47
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Review Date: Aug 25, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $2,300.00
| Rating: 10
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IS 4th Generation, Sharp even at 2.8, AF is fast, Great hood, White
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Cost but you get what you pay for
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Well I wasn't going to buy this lens because just wasn't convinced it was any better than the other 70-200's. But finally I couldn't take it any longer so I ordered one and the rest is history. This lens is fantastic better than I was expecting. If I get a OOF shot it's my fault not the lens. I was shocked to see how sharp this lens is at 2.8. I am very happy I bought it and love the new positive hood on this.
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Aug 25, 2010
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JanPhoto
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Location: Canada
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Review Date: Aug 24, 2010
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $2,345.00
| Rating: 10
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Quick Focus, Exceptional sharpens, Perfect Colors ... Build Quality !
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Maybe a weight ...
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This is my new lens for previous IS version. I am so satisfied, that I can not look back over my shoulder ... This is a Fantastic lens.
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Aug 24, 2010
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