Canon EF 200 f/2.8L II USM

[Abel]

Canon EF 200 f/2.8L II USM

Description:

The EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM employs Canon's famous rear-focus telephoto optical design that delivers outstanding picture quality throughout its entire focusing range. Like its high-end siblings, this lens also uses two ultra-low dispersion glass elements to ensure maximum image sharpness and accurate color fidelity. Canon's advanced ultrasonic focusing motor & rear focusing design give silent, high speed autofocusing. It is perfectly suited for Canon's EOS system cameras, placing special emphasis on manual focusing capabilities.


Performance:

• Focal Length: 200 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/2.8
• Minimum: f/32
• Camera Mount Type: Canon EF
• Format Compatibility: 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C)
• Angle of View: 12°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 4.92' (1.5m)
• Magnification: 0.16x
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:6.25
• Groups/Elements: 7/9
• Diaphragm Blades: 8

Features:

• Image Stabilization: No
• Autofocus: Yes
• Tripod Collar: No

Specifications:

• Filter Thread: 72 mm
• Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 3.3 x 5.4" (8.38 x 13.72cm)
• Weight: 1.68 lb (765g)

User Reviews:

• B&H Photo user reviews HERE
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• Adorama user reviews HERE

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Example:

Canon EOS-5D Mark II : Canon EF 35 f/1.4L : 25 Seconds : f/5.6 : 100 ISO : 35mm : Aperture Priority Mode : -1/3 Bias : No Flash

[SevenAndMe]

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

This L lens is $400 less than the 70-200mm/f4 and a lot less than the 70-200mm/f2.8.
It is also lighter. No IS, though.
Anyone here who can compare it to the 70-200mm variables? Seems like most people use the zooms near the maxium range.
Tks.

[mmuhlenkamp]

I covet this lens... I can't compare it with any of the 70-200's, but it's my favorite lens. quick, accurate, silent focus, not ridiculously heavy (but very solid), fast prime, and works well with a 2x extender. What's not to like?

5D, ISO 1250, 200mm, f/2.8, 1/800


5D, ISO 800, 200mm, f/3.2, 1/5000


5D, ISO 800, 200mm, f/3.2, 1/500


w/2X extender...
5D, ISO 640, 400mm, f/7.1, 1/2000


5D, ISO 800, 400mm, f/7.1, 1/400


5D, ISO 800, 400mm, f/7.1, 1/1000

[lyttleviet]

I am seriously considering this lens over the 135 since I am on the 5D now.

[mmuhlenkamp]

A couple tight headshots with this lens.

5DI, ISO250 f/5.6, 1/160th off camera lighting (minor skin smoothing and eyeball/teeth whitening)


5DI, ISO125, f/6.3, 1/160th, snooted flash camera left

[Tommy1005]

One I took the other day that I kind of like. I haven't had alot of time to play with this lens yet, but I've been pleased with what I've done so far. This shot is straight out of the camera without any processing.

XSi, ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/60

[kayumangi]

Here's two from a concert I covered, taken with the Lens that Tommy now owns =)

[Tommy1005]

It's killing me that I haven't been able to take more pictures with it yet. That will change starting next weekend since I'll be out of the office more. The few pictures I've taken with it have turned out pretty good.

[L Stegall]

I, too, love this lens. Sharp, fast, not a beast to lug around and a bargain for an L lens! A winning combo of features in my book. I posted these images elsewhere on the forum, but I think they are also good examples of what can be shot with this lens.

[MRCPix]

oh this will be my next lens. I think for the IQ and the price you can't beat it

[MRCPix]

love this lens it is my favorite

200mm
1/500 sec
iso 400
f2.8

I have used caonon's 70-200 f2.8 non IS and IS and nikons 70-200 f2.8 and 80-200 f2.8 and the 200 f2.8 is sharper wide open and has better color and contrast. It is the best 200 f2.8 I have used and the AF is super fast.

[brad]

I rented this lens years ago and it definitely is a keeper...

[mmuhlenkamp]

Love the bokeh on this lens, makes me want to do some portrait photography now.

5DI, 1/200th, f/2.8, ISO 400

[boudster]

Just picked up this lens Saturday from another forum member...loving it so far!

Canon EOS 60D: Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM: 1/500 Second : f/4 : 400 ISO : 200mm : Aperture Priority Mode : -1/3 Bias : No Flash


Easter Egg Hunt by Jim Boud, on Flickr

[lhdvies]

Excellent image Jm!!

Leon