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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
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Sun November 4, 2007
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100% of reviewers
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$1,059.00
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9.0
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supersize
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Description:
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Features
L-series optics
Light and compact
4-stop Image Stabilizer
f/4 through zoom range
Fluorite and UD lens elements
Fast auto focus
Environmental seals
Super Spectra coatings
Circular aperture for pleasing background blur
Soft case and lens hood
The professional’s lightweight IS telephoto zoom.
4-stop IS
The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM features the world's first 4-stop Image Stabilizer (IS). Ideal for handheld work, the exceptionally accurate and sensitive IS negates the need for a tripod in many conditions. Shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower than would be otherwise possible (e.g. 1/15 sec instead of 1/200) can be used with no perceptible increase in image blur. For stabilised panning, IS Mode 2 corrects only for unwanted vertical shake.
L-series quality
The lens embodies Canon’s highest standards of L-series optics, build quality, reliability and operability. Crisp, high contrast image quality is assured right across the frame and throughout the entire zoom range. A reliable partner in tough conditions, the metal and polycarbonate construction features special environmental seals to prevent the ingress of dust and moisture.
Lightweight
With a length of just 172mm and weighing only 760g, the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM is ideal for assignments where there is a need to travel light without compromising performance, operability or image quality.
Fixed aperture
With no change in aperture over the full focal length range, photographers can set exposure at the widest aperture and zoom through to 200mm without slowing shutter speed. Lens length remains constant during zooming and focusing.
Fluorite and UD lens elements
The lens incorporates a single Fluorite and two UD (ultra-low dispersion glass) lens elements to suppress secondary chromatic aberrations. The result is crisp, high contrast, undistorted images throughout the entire zoom range, without colour fringing at subject outlines.
Auto focus
A Ring-type USM (Ultrasonic motor) delivers responsive, high-speed, silent auto focus. Holding torque is excellent, stopping the focus lens group with precision and without overshoot. Full time manual focus override is available without switching out of AF. Minimum focus distance is 1.2m throughout the zoom range.
Super Spectra coatings
Optimised Super Spectra coatings and lens element shaping suppress flare and ghosting. Coatings also help achieve true colour balance and increase contrast.
Pleasing background blur
The Electro Magnetic Diaphragm (EMD) features an almost perfectly circular aperture to create an even and attractive blur from out-of-focus backgrounds.
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Keywords:
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EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
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Author
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Andrew Kim
Member
Registered: October 2007
Location: South Everett/Mill Creek,WA
Posts: 10
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Review Date: Sun November 4, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,059.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Constant Aperature, Image Stabilizer, Compact, Image Quality
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Cons:
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Wish a Tripod Collar is included
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I bought this lens from B&H Photo and Video, and when I test shot my lens during my railfanning, I thought this lens is worth the money. Sure enough, it proved to me that it is worth my mondy. The Image Quality is excellent, and the length is just right for me. The Image Stabilizer really helped me during Overcast Skies, Sunsets and Sunrises. This is very useful for daytime photography. This is a perfect match for my Canon EOS 40D and my Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT. The only thinge I wish was included was a tripod collar. That's ok. Someday, I'll buy that tripod collar. So far, this lens never let me down, and will not let me down in the future.
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Andrew Kim
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