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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
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Review Date: Jun 16, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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excellent IQ from f4, IS noticeably better than other lenses, fixed length
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Cons:
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price, remembering to toggle the focus limiter switch, nothing significant
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All the positives in other reviews are true. The IQ is impressive, colours contrast bokeh etc.
Maybe I would not use 'lightening fast' to describe focus speed, its not an issue, mostly just me forgetting to toggle the focus limiter switch.
The IS is as good as advertised and is noticeably better than the previous generation of IS. So far it has saved me from the limitations of F4 in situations where I had concerns.
Although advertised as lightweight, I would consider this lens as average rather than light.
All in all a really excellent lens.
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Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM
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Review Date: Mar 14, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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IQ, colour&contrast, IS, focal range
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Cons:
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Price, EFs, no hood
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I considered quite a few other lens before buying this. The focal range was the deciding factor. This covers 80% of my work. Build quality is OK for me - I'm very carefull with gear. f2.8 + IS + 17/55 is perfect. The 55 range is a useful bonus over 35 or 40 and the IS is much more usefull than I expected. IQ is up to L standards. EFS was a concern but the IQ is so good I'll keep a body for this lens in the longterm.
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
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Review Date: Mar 6, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $150.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Sharp, great IQ, colour and contrast. Fast
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Cons:
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Nothing worth mentioning
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One of the best lens I've ever used. I'm reluctant to take it off the 400D. So, AF takes 0.5 seconds and the motor is audible, and yes it did hunt when I tried shots by candlelight. Any shot not perfect was muggins fault, not the lens. Believe me, you'll live with the minor limitations when you see the results.
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