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Binding: ElectronicsBrand: Canon EAN: 0013803064568 Item Dimensions: Label: Canon Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product. Manufacturer: Canon Maximum Focal Length: 200 millimeters Minimum Focal Length: 70 millimeters Model: 1258B002 MPN: 1258B002 Optical Zoom: 2.9 unknown-units Publisher: Canon Release Date: October 23, 2006 Studio: Canon Features:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens offers the highest possible optical quality with no change in aperture over the full focal range of the lens. This allows photographers to set exposure at the widest aperture and zoom all the way through to 200mm without having to decrease shutter speed. Developed for use with a Canon SLR camera, this autofocus telephoto zoom lens offers optimized use with the Canon EOS series digital cameras. Of particular note, Canon has introduced an image stabilizer (IS) that adjusts to meet the demands of professional photography. IS reduces dramatically the image blur caused by camera shake. Gyro sensors detect unwanted vibrations, triggering the corresponding movement of a correcting lens group perpendicular to the optical axis. This alters the light path, returning the image to its correct position on the sensor or film plane. For shooting immobile subjects, Mode 1 corrects for movement in the image along both the horizontal and vertical axes. For shooting while panning horizontally to follow a moving subject, Mode 2 turns off vertical correction and prevents the effect of dragging the subject back through the frame. The lens' Ring-type USM employs ultra-sonic frequency vibrations to drive auto focus with unrivalled speed and near-silent operation. A powerful CPU and improved AF algorithm contribute to speed performance. The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM includes distance metering information, providing compatibility with the E-TTL II flash system of late model cameras such as the EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS 5D and EOS 400D. When used in conjunction with Canon's range of EX Speedlite flash units, the lens passes distance information to the flash algorithm for markedly improved flash exposure metering. Includes Lens hood and soft pouch 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. The L-series lens offers an Image Stabilizer that provides up to four stops of shake correction--a first for Canon IS lenses. The use of fluorite UD lens elements, meanwhile, produces an excellent optical performance in terms of resolution and contrast. Add in a sturdy housing with water- and dust-proof construction and you have a lens that's both portable and high performing. Other details include an f/4 maximum aperture, a ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) that enables quick and quiet autofocusing, compatibility with circular polarizing filters, and a lightweight body. The lens carries a one-year warranty.
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 Rating: - Top image qualityThis lens is simply flawless - it has to be the sharpest of all the Canon lens and is right up there with the primes - a truly amazing feat. Not only is the 70-200 f4 an optic treat, but it is light and easy to carry, easy to focus, very reaonably priced: just an all-around superior lens. I owned the 70-200 f2.8 and sold it after using this lens for a little while. This one is definitely sharper and about a pound lighter. There have been many detailed reviews of the canon ... Read More Rating: - Awesome IS!I recently took delivery of this lens, and have had a few days to play around with it. All I can say is it surpasses any IS product I have ever used. I have taken some test shots at 200mm with a shutter speed of 1/30 and I can count the dust specks on the object I was shooting. Unbelievable. One note of caution, just so you are not disappointed, IS does NOT reduce blur from SUBJECT motion. When trying photograph my puppy, he is usually responsible for the blur, not the lens or me. I ... Read More Rating: - amateur photographerI bought this lens after reading all the reviews on amazon. I was going back and forth between the f/4 with image stabilization and without. It is a significant amount of money paying for IS but I'm glad I did it because the lens is really sharp, I don't have to worry about shaking, and it'll last forever. So far its been very easy to use even for a novice like me. Rating: - It's an L lens. What else do you need to know?If you know anything about L lenses, you know they are expensive. This is an entry level model. There is something about twisting silky smooth lens rings that is very pleasant. If you want to twist plastic, open peanut butter jars. Rating: - I LOVE this lens!For five years, I owned a Canon Rebel and used a Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS for my telephoto lens needs. Honestly, I was never thrilled with the quality of the photos that came from that combination of camera and lens. My 2 week trip to Greece & Turkey last spring gave me the incentive to finally upgrade my camera (to a Canon 40D) and get better glass. Yes, it was time to buy my first L-series lenses. So I bought both this lens and the 24-70mm f/2.8L. As they say, "It's all ... Read More |
