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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras | 
| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,800.00
Buy New: $979.95
You Save: $820.05 (46%)
Rating:  63 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
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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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. - 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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 58 more reviews...
WOW November 20, 2008
daniel
I went back and fourth for weeks between this and the f2.8 IS and finally settled on this one. Mainly because of the price, though i have read this version is slightly sharper(i have not tried the F2.8). Build quality is GREAT. IS is a bit noisy but not annoying. Images from this lens "pop". If you've been thinking about getting this lens, as nike says, JUST DO IT. you will NOT be dissapointed.
Awesome Glass November 13, 2008
Croteau Photography (Rescue, CA)
As a photographer, this is a lens everyone should have in their bag of tools. This lens is amazing and the pictures are "tack sharp". A great product I would highly recommend.
 Best telephoto zoom I own, and it better be for this price! November 2, 2008
James F. Pine (Oakland, CA USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I own a Canon 75-300mm non-IS lens and while it's light and sharp enough in bright light on a 1.6x crop body, I've missed too many shots of wildlife in the shade or at dawn/dusk. I was going on a trip to Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks and decided if there was ever a time to invest in a lens for the future, it was now.
When trying to decide whether to buy this lens or not, I must have looked at every zoom lens in the 50-400mm range made by Canon, Sigma, Tamron and Tokina. I rented the Canon 100-400L for a weekend, and learned a few things. 1) it was too large and heavy to carry around on hikes longer than a few miles and 2) good image stabilization was going to be just about as important as lens quality. With this new information, and reading lots of lens tests I narrowed my choices down to this lens, the Canon 70-300 IS and the Canon 55-250 IS.
Now it really came down to money; was I willing to spend nearly 2x as much on this lens which was sharper, faster and weather sealed, but weighed more and had less reach than the other two? Ultimately I decided to purchase this one because, compared to the other two, there was no way I would be disappointed with any of my photos due to the lens and the onus would be on me to take great photographs. With either of the others, there was a chance I'd wish the lens were faster or sharper.
I am very happy with this purchase and have also become a believer in weather sealing. It was windy in Yellowstone and the pine trees were giving off huge amounts of pollen. I got several bits inside my Tamron 17-50, but the inside of this lens are flawless. The only reason I didn't give this lens 5 stars is the high price tag.
In addition, if you want to spend some more money to get some extra reach, I'd recommend the Kenko Teleplus PRO 300 DG AF 1.4x Teleconverter for Canon EOS which works flawlessly with this lens and my 40D.
Canon 70-200L IS Great as the hype! November 2, 2008
Paul H. Lee (MD)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Easy ordering and fast free delivery!! I took delivery of my L IS within a week and it met all hype and reviews I read about it. Took it to a NFL and NHL game and was amazed its sharpness and depth of field! It is relatively light-weight and I do not notice any real difference in weight as with my 70-300 USM. Will be taking it to NZ and AUS shortly and can't wait to snap away with this awesum lens!!
Top image quality October 3, 2008
M. ANNE (california)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
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