2 Reviews

1. Will

   06|Apr|2009 7:58 pm 1
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   This lens costs a lot and it weighs a lot, but offers a lot in return.

   Originally, I was the owner of this lens’ younger sibling; the EF 70-200 f/4 IS, but decided to trade up when I wanted more background blur and more light into the lens than it could give.

   So, whereas I rarely used the f/4 version of the lens, the f/2.8 has been already seen a lot of action in a short space of time.

   Yes, it does cost a lot and, yes, it does get heavy to hold after a long shoot, but the results are worth it. The IS works well to steady a large amount of camera shake (which can be something of its own doing being so heavy) and the optics deliver a performance that sits amongst the best of Canon’s L range.

   Get a loan, get a monopod and get this lens!

2. Mark

   17|Aug|2009 10:33 am 2
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   I like almost everything about this lens except for three things:

   The weight
   The colour
   The cost

   I bought it along with a Canon 5d and I’m really pleased with the results it’s my main lens for gig photography and portraits. Along with my 24-70 2.8 I’m pretty much covered for most eventualities. It’s size and weight can be a drag if you want to travel lightly. I also wish it was black – as it’s shout paparazzi as soon as anyone see it.

   Cost wise it’s very expensive at the moment due to the exchange rate.