Review And Buy
 Search
 Advanced SearchView Cart   Checkout   
 Location:  Home » Camera » Lenses » Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR CamerasOctober 12, 2008  
Categories
Camera
Apparel
Auto
Baby
Books
Computers
DVD
Electronics
Gourmet Food
Health
Jewelry
Kitchen
Magazines
Music
Musical Instruments
Office
Outdoor
Pets
Software
Sports
Toys
Games
Wireless

Information
Review and Buy Blog
Picsfrom.com
YourNaturePhotos.com
Wallpapers247.com

Related Categories
• Lenses
Lenses & Filters
Camera Accessories
Accessories
Canon
• All Canon
Canon
Custom Brands
Custom Stores
Specialty Stores
• Camera & Photo Outlet
Specialty Stores
Camera & Photo Features
Electronics
• Lenses
Accessories
Used Photo & Camera
Specialty Stores
Camera & Photo Features
• Sports & Outdoors
by Interest
Gift Ideas
Special Features
Camera & Photo Features
• Zoom
Lenses
Camera & Photo
Categories
Electronics
• Zoom
35mm Lenses
Film Camera Lenses
Lenses
Camera & Photo
• Zoom
Digital Camera Lenses
Lenses
Camera & Photo
Categories
• Telephoto
Digital Camera Lenses
Lenses
Camera & Photo
Categories
• Sports Enthusiasts
Gift Ideas
• Splurge
Gifts by Price
Gift Ideas
Specialty Stores
Electronics Features
• Gift-wrap Eligible
Specialty Stores
Electronics Features
Electronics
• 2.9x & Under
Optical Zoom (feature_three_browse-bin)
Digital Cameras (281052)
Refinements
Electronics

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
List Price: $970.00
Buy New: $600.00
You Save: $370.00 (38%)
Buy New/Used

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars(based on 160 reviews)
Category: Photography

Publisher: Canon
Studio: Canon
Brand: Canon
Label: Canon
Media: Electronics
Autographed: 0
Memorabilia: 0
Optical Zoom: 2.9
Maximum Focal Length: 200
Minimum Focal Length: 70
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 5.4 x 5.4

MPN: 2578A003
Model: 2578A003
UPC: 082966214202
EAN: 4581156960999
ASIN: B000053HH5

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 70-200mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
  • Inner focusing system and ring-type ultra-sonic monitor for quick and quiet autofocusing
  • Compatible with same tripod collar (sold separately) as EF 300mm f/4L USM lens
  • 3.9-foot close-focusing distance; supports use of circular polarizing filter
  • Measures 3 inches in diameter and 6.8 inches long; weighs 25 ounces; 1-year warranty

Accessories:

  • Canon Lens Rear Cap for Canon EF SLR Lenses
  • Tiffen 58mm Photo Essentials Filter Kit
  • Tiffen 67mm Photo Essentials Filter Kit
  • Tiffen 67mm Circular Polarizer
  • Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter

Similar Items:

  • Tiffen 67mm UV Protection Filter
  • Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG for Canon EOS SLR Cameras (Black with Greenish Accent)
  • Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
  • Canon 430EX Speedlite Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series and all EOS SLR Cameras
  • Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
This high performance L-series telephoto zoom lens ensures excellent image quality for every photographic situation and milieu. Filter Diameter - 67mm Lens Construction - 16 elements in 13 groups Minimum Aperture - f/32 Focus Drive - Ultrasonic 76mm x 172mm 705g

Amazon.com Product Description
Capture the far-off action of fast-paced sports or zoom in for an intimate portrait with the Canon EF 70-200mm telephoto zoom lens. This high-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens is distinguished by such features as an f/4 maximum aperture, an inner focusing system, and a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM). The last two features combine to deliver quick and quiet autofocusing--a priority for many amateur and professional photographers. In addition, photographers can attach and use a circular polarizing filter without difficulty because the front lens element does not rotate during focusing. Compatible with the same tripod collar (sold separately) used with the EF 300mm f/4L USM lens, the lens carries a one-year warranty.

  • Focal length: 70-200mm
  • Maximum aperture: 1:4.0
  • Lens construction: 16 elements in 13 groups
  • Diagonal angle of view: 34 to 12 degrees
  • Focus adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM
  • Closest focusing distance: 3.9 feet
  • Zoom system: Rotating type
  • Filter size: 67mm
  • Dimensions: 3.0 inches in diameter, 6.8 inches long
  • Weight: 25 ounces



Customer Reviews:   Read 155 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Great Pictures   October 5, 2008
I was tired of looking through my camera with the lens that came on it and seeing the subject close up;then when you actually print it they are not as close as they looked. This lens is great. The quality of the picture is wonderful. I can take pictures of my grandchildren's football games from the stands and get pictures that look like I was right beside them. I can also take a close up of a flower and the quality is perfect and very close up. It is great.


5 out of 5 stars very nice lens   September 22, 2008
very nice lens: light weight, excellent quality, close to the f/2.8 but better price = excellent value


5 out of 5 stars Canon 70-200mm f/4 L USM Lens   September 1, 2008
  1 out of 1 found this review helpful

One of Canon's best in quality... This lens exceeds my expectation, though I did my homework prior to purchasing and it's performance is awesome... It is quick in focusing and produces spetacular photos...

This is a non-IS lens, so unless your very steady, it is advised to rest lens on a bean bag or brace yourself against something... I like bird photography so I use a tripod with this lens with a 1.4x Tele-Conveter connected and it produces really sharp photo's... Ultrasonic Motor is quiet and very fast...

For the price this can't be beat... It's an L lens which is Canon's best line.. Excellent build and the telephoto is conceled within the lens and does not extend...



4 out of 5 stars Good lens but--   September 1, 2008
  2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I purchased this lens and have taken about 300 photos. I also have the Canon 28-135 f3.5 IS lens that came with my 40d. To tell you the truth the difference is really minimal. It's very well built, sharp and fast to focus. I'm sure that if you are looking for a zoom lens in this focal range it's a pretty good choice but in terms of clarity, sharpness and contrast, I do not see a great deal of difference. I have taken many wedding photos, mostly with film cameras -- Mamya 645 equipment. I just started using the digital format ( I'm using the Canon 50 f1.4, the 28-135 several other lenses and now the 70-200L F4) all these lenses performed very well but I was hoping to see a big difference with the 70-200L. The photos are great just not that big of a difference that I was expecting and read about.


2 out of 5 stars Extremely Over Rated   August 28, 2008
  6 out of 17 found this review helpful

I purchased this lens with high hopes, thinking that because it is an "L" lense and only $600, it was a great deal. On the contrary, the images that it took were no better (and in fact worse) than my 85 mm and my 50 mm Canon prime lenses. Before spending $600 on this camera (if you need a zoom), I would suggest checking out the 70-300 IS zoom (by Canon). It takes far superior pictures (I owned one for over a year).

Included with most items on sale are editorial reviews and customer reviews