I take portraits and nature photo. The sharpness of this lens is amazing.
By MCALLENALLSTARS
from MCALLEN TEXAS
About Me Semi-pro Photographer
7/18/2011
GREAT LENS GREAT INVESTMENT
5.0
PROS
Strong Construction
Durable
Fast / accurate auto-focus
CONS
BEST USES
Landscape/Scenery
Sports/Action
Weddings/Events
Comments:
I USE MY LENS FOR MY SONS BASEBALL TEAM PICTURES AND THEY CAME OUT GREAT...
By Jorian
from Orlando, FL
About Me Photo Enthusiast
2/15/2011
Great Lens
5.0
PROS
Fast / accurate auto-focus
Consistent Output
Strong Construction
CONS
BEST USES
Landscape/Scenery
Sports/Action
Wildlife Photos
Comments:
This is a great lens with good reach. There is no need for the IS version at twice the price. If you set the camera up right you shouldnt really need it. Ive taken a few hundred pictures with it and havent gotten a blurry pic yet. Go for this and save the cash.
By Coolguy123
from Long Island, NY
About Me Semi-pro Photographer
2/03/2011
Great Lens!
5.0
PROS
Rugged
Fast / accurate auto-focus
Strong Construction
CONS
Heavy
BEST USES
Landscape/Scenery
Wildlife Photos
Sports/Action
Comments:
With the Canon 1.4X II Entender this lens can reach 280mm.
By Pat
from Stratford, WI
About Me Semi-pro Photographer
11/09/2010
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
OUTSTANDING Equine - Sports action Lens!
5.0
PROS
Consistent Output
Rugged
Lightweight
Fast / accurate auto-focus
CONS
BEST USES
Landscape/Scenery
Sports/Action
Wildlife Photos
Comments:
Marketing our Egyptian Arabian horses depends first on eye catching photography. So I need moving & posing shots. I was greatly impressed with the extreme fast focus & rapid shots I got. (Horses never stand still for very long.) I didn't know my Canon 20D could fire shots this fast! Using my several of my old lens they never did the job this new one does. Am I Happy? You bet! The 70-200 f4 lens is light weight enough for "this old gal" to use in the pasture walking, hand held and photographing beautiful horses all taken with this Canon lens. There is nothing found that is negative about this lens!
Images from Pat
Madheen our young stallion feeling-good!
Young fillies like toddlers don't stand long!
By Waimanalo
from Hawaii
About Me Casual Photographer
10/14/2010
Incredible picture quality for the money
5.0
PROS
Nice Bokeh
Fast / accurate auto-focus
Consistent Output
CONS
BEST USES
Sports/Action
Comments:
It's an incredible lens. Great overall quality. I am using it mainly with an 1.4 Kenko Extender for Sport Photography and I am very happy with the results. Highly recommended!
By Submariner
from Houston, TX
About Me Casual Photographer
6/28/2010
I would recommend to a Friend
5.0
PROS
Rugged
Durable
Strong Construction
CONS
BEST USES
Sports/Action
Portraits
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
Purchased this lens for upcoming vacation, traveling to China this summer and looking forward to documenting all that we experience.
By Sid
from D.C.
About Me Photo Enthusiast
1/13/2010
Great Lense
5.0
PROS
Durable
Quick Focus
Rugged
Consistent Output
Sharp Focus
Strong Construction
CONS
BEST USES
Travel
Weddings/Events
Portraits
Landscape/Scenery
Sports/Action
Comments:
Rugged design, excellent focusing, sharp pictures. Just feel right.
By RJOET
from Connecticut
About Me Photo Enthusiast
12/29/2009
Great glass! One of the best!
5.0
PROS
Strong Construction
Rugged
Quick Focus
Sharp Focus
Consistent Output
Easily Interchangeable
Durable
CONS
BEST USES
Portraits
Wildlife Photos
Sports/Action
Comments:
One of Canons best. Tack sharp and great quality. A must have in any camera bag.
By Skip
from Colorado
About Me Semi-Professional
9/18/2009
70-200 f4.0 L USM
5.0
PROS
Durable
Rugged
Strong Construction
Easily Interchangeable
Consistent Output
Quick Focus
Sharp Focus
CONS
BEST USES
General Use
Upgrade
Sports/Action
Comments:
This is a very sharp well constructed lens. Some will say that the lack of IS is a con but that would only be a con if it had it and it didn't work very well. This lens does not come with IS so must be used accordingly. Best used with a monopod of tripod unless bright light is available. Focuses fast and accurately. For the money this is one heck of a buy.
By Jim
from nyc
About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast
9/09/2009
Best valued L lens
4.0
PROS
Consistent Output
Lightweight
Durable
Quick Focus
Sharp Focus
Strong Construction
CONS
BEST USES
General Use
Wildlife
Sports/Action
Comments:
This zoom lens is the best in the price range. L quality. Strong construction. Lightweight for a long zoom. Lighter than my 17-55mm. I would go for the IS version but double the price is a difficult decision. Overall, this is the must have lens.
By Dan M.
from Eugene, OR
About Me Semi-Professional
5/03/2009
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Amazing bang for the buck
5.0
PROS
Rugged
Sharp Focus
Durable
Strong Construction
Consistent Output
Quick Focus
CONS
BEST USES
Sports/Action
Portrait
General Use
Comments:
This is the first in my budding collection of "L" glass. I couldn't be more pleased. Much lighter than the 70-200mm F/2.8L which makes a difference on long shoots. Images are crisp; beautiful bokeh 200mm wide open with close subjects. Focus is very fast. Shot the Eugene Marathon with it today in sputtering rain on my 50D, no cover and no weather related problems. I've used this very successfully for portrait / sporting events with fantastic results. It's minor but I do wish all Canon 'L' glass was available in black finish. What an excellent, affordable entry into Canon's top of the line lenses. I would definitely buy this lens again.
