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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,800.00
Buy New: $1,049.99
You Save: $750.01 (42%)
New (26) from $1,049.99
Rating:  59 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 2.9
Maximum Focal Length: 200
Minimum Focal Length: 70
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 5.5 x 5.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 1258B002
Model: 1258B002
UPC: 013803064568
EAN: 0013803064568
ASIN: B000I1X3W8
Release Date: October 23, 2006
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 70-200mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture for Canon digital SLR cameras | | • | Fluorite UD lens elements produce excellent optical performance in resolution and contrast | | • | Ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) for quick and quiet autofocusing; lightweight construction | | • | Image Stabilizer provides up to 4 stops of shake correction; water- and dust-proof construction | | • | Measures 3 inches in diameter and 6.8 inches long; weighs 26.8 ounces; 1-year warranty |
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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. - Focal length: 17-200mm
- Maximum aperture: f/4
- Lens construction: 20 elements in 15 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 34 to 12 degrees (with full-frame cameras)
- Focus adjustment: AF with full-time manual focus
- Closest focusing distance: 3.94 feet
- Zoom system: 7-group helical zoom (72-degree rotational angle)
- Filter size: 67mm
- Dimensions: 3 inches in diameter, 6.8 inches long
- Weight: 26.8 ounces
Product Description
The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM is a lightweight, compact L Series telephoto zoom lens with Image Stabilizer. The optical Image Stabilization in the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens provides up to an incredible four stops of shake correction-a first for Canon IS lenses. The use of fluorite UD lens elements provides excellent optical performance in terms of resolution and contrast. These features, together with its water-and dust-proof construction, provide both the performance and portability to meet user demands.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 54 more reviews...
Top image quality October 3, 2008
M. ANNE (california)
This 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 70-200 f4. Try one. You won't be sorry. One of 2 lens that I simply would not part with and I have quite a few top quality L's in my camera bag.
Awesome IS! September 26, 2008
Boris Beckert
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 was worried about not getting the f/2.8 model, but didn't really want to lug around a lens that large. I'm glad I got the f/4 version. This lens has a nice weight and diameter that makes it very comfortable to carry around.
One other note, when you depress the shutter, and the IS engages, the IS is slightly noisy, but only loud enough for the photographer to hear.
In all, this lens lives up to it's reviews. I'd get it again in a heartbeat.
amateur photographer September 19, 2008
CC (New York, NY USA)
I 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.
It's an L lens. What else do you need to know? September 1, 2008
Rugersix (SAN FRANCISCO, CA USA)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
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.
I LOVE this lens! August 11, 2008
Tim (Newburyport, MA USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
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 about the glass," and I am here to tell you that 'they' are RIGHT!
As I go through the many photos I took on my trip, I am thrilled by what I am seeing. The quality (in terms of detail, sharpness, color, etc.) is lightyears ahead of what I've been experiencing.
WHY did I wait so long??! The cost, of course. It can be challenging to fork out over $1000 for a lens. Only you can decide if it's worth it for you.
I also looked carefully at the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L, with and without the image stabilization, and I narrowed it down to these factors:
- IMAGE STABILIZATION - In my opinion, Image Stabilization is a MUST for a telephoto zoom like this. Camera shake is death to the quality of a photo, and once you get over 100mm in length it's hard to avoid completely. Who wants to carry a tripod everywhere you go and/or be severely limited in low-light conditions?
- COST - To get the f/2.8L with IS, you're looking at $1700. Yikes. This lens is 1/3 less.
- WEIGHT - The f/2.8L is obviously a gorgeous lens, but it's also significantly larger and heavier than the f/4L - increasing the need for image stabilization and/or frequent use of a tripod.
I wanted more of a walk-around lens, so the lighter weight of the f/4L along with the fine IS capabilities meets my needs quite nicely. And now that I am seeing the results, I couldn't be happier. The quality is STUNNING, including the sharpness, the color density, and the detail in the highlights and shadows. I only wish I would have bought it sooner and saved myself years of frustration while taking photos with mediocre glass.
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