picsofdirt220
May 5th, 2005, 11:07 PM
i need some help.....
I need a lens with good zoom and fast focus. I think i found it however i haven't read many reviews on it. I need a review on the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM. If anyone owns it and can tell me about it i would appreciate it. thanks
-Alex steady
Cleo
May 5th, 2005, 11:21 PM
"High-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens combining light weight and compactness with an f/4 maximum aperture. Inner focusing and the ring USM enable quick and quiet autofocusing. Also, a circular polarizing filter can be attached and used without difficulty because the front lens element does not rotate during focusing. The tripod collar (sold separately) is the same one used with the EF 300mm f/4L USM. "
Found that on the net. I don't own that lens, but I do own the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Telephoto Zoom, and my only regret is that I didn't get the IS instead.
You will be immensely happy, especially if this is your first "L". The f/2.8L is quick and sharp but it is a bit heavy after a while, tripod neccessary. I couldn't be happier with it.
This is one of many photos that I have taken with it
http://www.photographycorner.com/viewtopic.php?t=6225&highlight=rugby
My first "L" was the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens and I haven't looked back since.
ohenry
May 6th, 2005, 12:16 AM
Excellent optics, great focus speed, lightweight in relation to its bigger brother f/2.8.
Lensdude
May 6th, 2005, 01:36 AM
Excellent choice... excellent value
picsofdirt220
May 6th, 2005, 02:39 AM
i think this lens sounds like the one that i will end up getting....thanks for the help..if anyone has anything else i need to know about the lens post and ill see it..
thanks again.
-alex steady
JustJerk
May 6th, 2005, 05:18 AM
Here are some examples from the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM on the 20D
http://www.jerksworld.com/pics/boston2.jpg
http://www.jerksworld.com/pics/Boston6.jpg
My Girl
http://www.jerksworld.com/pics/Boston7.jpg
of course some one had to get in the way, can't always get the shot you want.
Matthewal
May 6th, 2005, 11:58 AM
i own this lens and dont be fooled by it havin a bigger brother - this is the sharpest of all three lens (bast on canons test, fact ;) ) i also own the 2.8 IS version and unless im at an indoor event or a major shoot i normally use the f4 because of its weight benefits
Nataku
June 20th, 2005, 07:47 PM
I just ordered this lense. I take alot of close range indoor shots as well as outside shots. Is this lense sufficent indoors with a strong flash?
