Comments on: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:44:38 +0000

Just ordered an ef 70-200mm f/2.8 II Is USM ……
still cant believe that they could improve on the f/2.8 IS USM,
but I am looking forward to trying this lens.

By: John

John — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:26:45 +0000

Just bought myself a 70-200 2.8L IS MK II and have to say this is a heavy, albeit excellent piece of glass. I use it with a fairly low-end 400D body but it makes this body shine in terms of quality and clarity of photos. The photographs are crystal clear, and sharp, and the contrast is fantastic. Background blur at f/2.8 is wonderful. If you don’t have a portrait battery grip, it is almost essential to have one when using this lens, just so you get the balance right (even though it adds to the weight of the setup, it makes it more balanced and easier to manage).

If you want to get excellent photographs in lower light or faster action than you can with the 70-200 f/4, then this is the lens you should get. Don’t waste your money on a second hand 70-200 f/2.8L IS MK I – save the extra few hundred dollars for the MK II – when you’re spending this amount of money its well worth it to spend a little extra and get the best.

Just my 2c worth…

By: kelvin

kelvin — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:32:44 +0000

hey guys, just want to knw, i got canon500d, i planing to buy Canon 70-200mm.. this lens can fit into my camera rite.. i mean there no probs with 500d useing this lens? or i cant use 500d body for this lens

By: Ade

Ade — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:45:58 +0000

Lyd, yes it will work. Your camera is compatible with ANY Canon EF lens so rent and enjoy. Make sure you have a good wide-angle zoom as well or you will find the shots a bit tight. Rent also a EFS 17-85 f2.8.

sugi, if money is no object buy the MKII but the MKI is still a properly serious piece of kit. I own one and it is simply brilliant if you need a fast focussing, fast lens! The MKII is even better still but so is the price!

By: Sugi

Sugi — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:58:37 +0000

i was about to buy the MK I when the news of this MK II are spread…
Now i really confuse………..

By: lyd

lyd — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:43:26 +0000

also i am a new photographer and wanted to know if i should rent this to shoot a wedding with?

By: lyd

lyd — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:41:39 +0000

hi, i have the newest canon rebel xsi, and was wondering if this lense will work on the rebel body?

By: Anatoly Manzhola

Anatoly Manzhola — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:50:20 +0000

I just bought 2 absolutely miraculous brand new Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS II USM. I have purchased 2 lenses to choose the best one.
I am very critical about my equipment. I have the version 1 of this lens.
The Canon 70-200 F2.8L IS was known for variations from copy to copy. I had 4 lenses to choose the best one from when
I was buying my first Canon 70-200 mm lens 3 years ago. I made several comparison shots with my new lenses against my old version #1. Both new lenses are identical.
At 200 mm the new lenses were in a totally Different League. The difference to that degree was unexpected. My Canon 70-200 2.8 IS looks now as a piece of junk.
The new lenses are extremely sharp even wide open. The contrast and colours are way better as well.
I am very excited about the results. The new 70-200 F2.8 IS II is as sharp at 135 mm as a Canon 135 mm lens which tells you a lot. Time to retire all my primes. $2549.
Receipt from a major Toronto store provided. Save $500 on this lens! Email the phone number if interested. Thank you, have a great day!
Take a look at this link:
https://rcpt.yousendit.com/837565498/76df60827e7f49394e3620d717bc7b2e

By: suziey

suziey — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:43:13 +0000

estimatedly, when was the lense will be avail in malaysia??

By: Ade

Ade — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:03:50 +0000

Hi, I have had the 70-200mm f/2.8IS on my 50D for a couple of months now. The MKII never came into contention purely based on the price difference. At neary £1000 more than the mkI it just can’t be bought unless you really have the funds and usage requirements to benefit from it!

Back to the original, all I can say is that I believe everyone thats says it’s one of the best. It is!

I recently covered a running event and was amongst several other photographers. They were using 40D’s with ‘consumer’ glass and the results are perfectly acceptable. When I sent my shots in, I got nothing but praise from these guys regarding my shots. Bear in mind that on this day is was extremely cold and rained heavily almost constantly. So I was out there shivering, but using a higher ISO the 2.8 IS performed admirably.
In fact I reckon the only shots that werent keepers were simply due to my technique, or lack of it with where I was aiming.

So, in summary the MK1 is a fast action based lens directed more towards the working photographer/journalist that needs fast shots in a fast environment.

My guess is obvious in that the MKII is going to be faster still and get you a few more keepers per session which when a missed shot can cost you a days pay, is probably worth the expense.

As a hobby lens, jeez, why waste so much money. The MKi will always be available, for the next few years at least, is razor sharp when used right and seriously useful in low light!

Last thing: I will probably buy the F4 at some point simply because the 2.8 is huge and heavy. It does stick out like a sore thumb so for street shots it’s a little ambiguous….