Canon EF 200 f/2L IS USM

[Abel]

Canon EF 200 f/2L IS USM

Description:

The Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM Lens sets new standards in performance and versatility with its larger aperture, lighter weight, better balance, and particularly its Image Stabilization technology.

This lens has totally new optics to provide better image quality. It uses fluorite and UD lens elements for excellent chromatic aberration correction and consists of 17 elements in 12 groups. As a result, this improved version offers an ultra-fast maximum aperture of f/2, lighter weight, and shorter length than its predecessor.


Performance:

• Focal Length: 200 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/2
• 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: 6.23' (1.9 m)
• Magnification: 0.12x
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:8.3
• Groups/Elements: 12/17
• Diaphragm Blades: 8

Features:

• Image Stabilization: Yes
• Autofocus: Yes
• Tripod Collar: Yes

Specifications:

• Filter Thread: 52 mm
• Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 5.0 x 8.2" (12.70 x 20.83cm)
• Weight: 5.6 lb (2.54kg)

User Reviews:

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

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How To Post Sample Images:

We ask that members please post their own sample photos taken with this particular lens in order to give others that may be in the market to purchase one and idea of how well it handles. When posting sample photos we ask that you do so like the example below in regards to including any and all EXIF data such as camera body used, aperture, shutter speed, ISO etc. This will help out a great deal.

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

[swanny338]

Canon 5D | 1/320 | f/2 | ISO100 | @200



100% crop

[swanny338]

Canon 5D | 1/160 | f/2 | ISO 100


100% Crop


Canon 1D Mark II | 1/15 | f/2 | ISO 3200 | Run through noise ninja |Thank god for IS


100% Noise Ninja crop


100% Unedited


Canon 5D | 1/4000 | f/2 | ISO100


100%

[swanny338]

Canon 5D | 1/500 | f/2.0 | ISO 100 | 200mm

[swanny338]

[swanny338]

Canon 5D | 1/160 | f/5.0 | ISO 100 | 200mm | 36mm Kenko Extension Tube

[bhoy]

very sharp

[swanny338]

They were all shot with my 5D Mark II and 200 f/2 @ 2 and 50 iso.
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[HOUSCOUS]

excellent

[airfang]

I think 200/2 and 300/2.8 are the best lenses Canon currently makes in terms of image quality.

[haring]

Originally Posted by Abel

Canon EF 200 f/2 L IS USM


When posting photos, please give any and all information in regards to the photo that you can. This extra information will give more information about how the photo was taken and with what camera body.

Example:

Canon 20d : @16mm : 1/200th : f3.5 : 1600 ISO : AV Mode : -1/3 Exp Comp



Thanks

OMG! THis is a crazy lens.. :) with a crazy price tag...:(

[haring]

Originally Posted by swanny338

They were all shot with my 5D Mark II and 200 f/2 @ 2 and 50 iso.
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This is amazing!

[haring]

Originally Posted by swanny338

Swanny,

Do you use this lens for engagement sessions often? I love these photos!
Otto

[crbeveri]

Otto those are some awesome shots and clearly shows why I long for this lens!!!!

[Tom]

I want to have sex with this lens.