Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens

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The presence of fluorite & ultra-low dispersion lens elements ensures that chromatic aberrations are suppressed. In addition, the lens has a full-time manual focusing override, just like the two Nikkor lenses above. Like the more premium Nikkor lens above, this one too has a focus delimiter switch. What makes this version so special is how effectively it communicates with Sony’s now-legendary autofocusing system. The mirrorless cameras have lightning-fast autofocus, but this is only possible with lenses that work with the system. This new 70-200mm lens has a brand new way of doing autofocus which the company promises will focus even faster than ever before! Take complete creative control of your images with PIXMA and imagePROGRAF PRO professional photo printers. The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM lens is compatible with Canon’s 1.4x and 2.0x extenders, just like the f/2.8 version.

You also get a full-time manual focusing override. We already know what this technology is all about. Plus, even though this is the cheaper version, you have a focus delimiter switch. The 70-200mm's zoom ring sits at the front of the barrel, so you might have to fight some muscle memory if you're used to a more common mid-barrel placement. It didn't bother me too much, but I frequently swap from one camera system to another. (Credit: Jim Fisher) Yes, 70-200mm lenses are expensive – especially 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses – but they’re a long-term investment, and I encourage you to take the leap!Canon legt zwei Zoom-Klassiker der beliebten L-Serie neu auflast=". canon.de. 7 June 2018 . Retrieved 7 June 2018. If you want to save a little extra cash, you can also opt for a less expensive, though still highly capable 70-200mm f/4 lens. Except for the Tamron 70-200mm, all other lenses have image stabilization / vibration reduction technology. The new Nikon 70-200mm f/4G VR offers the best stabilization technology with up to 5 stops of advantage (on paper, read about my VR experience further down in the review), while both Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 and Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 are at 4 stops. The Tamron also comes short in focus motor performance – it was the loudest, slowest and the least accurate of the bunch. When collapsed, the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (left) is 27% shorter than the EF version (right) (Image credit: James Artaius / Digital Camera World) Performance

The non-IS f/2.8 version was released in 1995 and replaced the EF 80–200mm f/2.8L. The lenses use nine- or eight-bladed, circular diaphragms which maintain a nearly circular aperture when stopped down. The f/2.8 and f/4.0 image-stabilized versions also feature weather sealing when mated to a weather-sealed camera to such as the Canon EOS 1D-series bodies. [12] [13] These lenses are compatible with the Canon Extender EF teleconverters. Due to its internal zooming mechanism, the lens does not creep or zoom when pointed downward. As we’ve come to expect in S-line lenses, the construction is fairly lightweight but has a really solid, high-quality feel. The 70-200mm is fully weather-sealed and features fluorine coatings on its front and rear elements, to repel moisture and greasy finger-marks, while also making for easier cleaning.The most popular and well-known configuration of a 70-200mm lens is a 70-200mm f/2.8. These are the best choice, with their fast, constant f/2.8 aperture that gives you plenty of latitude to work in low light and also allows for the creation of shallow depth of field. Granted, the less expensive 70-200mm lenses aren't going to match the same level of performance of the higher-end 70-200 lenses, but even less expensive models havedecent speed that will allow you to photograph subjects on the move with ease. There's a Variety to Choose From Sigma is a third-party lens provider that makes equipment for nearly all of the camera brands.The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM SPORT is a beast of a working lens! The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED is a great lens to buy if you are on a (slight) budget and yet don’t want to compromise on your quality of gear.