Make sure this fitsby entering your model number. Optical Image Stabilization at up to 5 Stops* of Shake Correction. One Fluorite Element and Two UD Elements for High Image Quality. Highly Resistant to Dust and Water, and Improved Durability Even in Harsh Conditions. Three Image Stabilization Modes for Outstanding Results. IS Mode 3 Effective When Tracking Moving Subjects and Assists When Panning**. Minimum Focusing Distance Shortened from 3.9 ft. to Approx. 3.3 ft. (1.2m to 1m). Optimized Lens Placement and Coatings Minimize Ghosting and Flare. Circular Aperture (9 blades) for Beautiful, Soft Backgrounds.
IMO, possibly the best lens Canon has ever made. I have owned every version of this lens and all the f/2.8 versions as well. The increase in IS is very obvious instantly. New Canon feature that I first noticed on the EF 35/2 IS lens - there is a lock button in the hood. Makes sure the hood does not turn or accidently fall off. Great idea. Closer MFD is nice as well. What is not to like except some may complain about the money. Worth every penny !!!! I have been a professional photographer for over 40 years. I have shot with over 500 different lenses. Classics to modern. I say again, perhaps the best ever Canon lens which is indeed saying something.
Alan M. Collopy
5
Received my new Canon EF 70mm-200mm F/4L USM II lens today from Amazon. Fast shipping and well packed. The lens has a solid feel, everything is smooth when zooming and focusing. The newer, more white color, is very nice and matches my Canon 6D well. I sold my f/2.8L version of this lens due to the weight of it. After 4 years of using it, my shoulders and neck started to feel the pain. This F4 version is perfect, and lightweight. The lens hood is nice, and I believe it should have come with a tripod collar, but Canon seems to want to charge us extra for it. The lens comes with a nice soft case as well. Looking forward to continuing to do my youth sports photos, and general photography with this new lightweight alternative. Highly recommended.
Andy757
5
I’m in love with this lens. I had the previous version and I liked it a lot, but this one is perfection. It might be Canon’s best telephoto. I don’t like any of my other lenses anymore. They all feel soft compared to this one.
Timothy Price
5
The lens is quick, silent and sharp. I upgraded to this lens from the first version of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 USM Lens that I bought in 2012. A new feature that I have really made use of on this lens is Mode 3 on the stabilizer mode options. Mode 3 turns on the stabilizer when the shutter is released, and is intended to be used for erratic movement. I photograph birds and insects a lot, and Mode 3 works especially well with hummingbirds that hover, but constantly move one way or the other to get just outside of the view of the lens, bats and flying insects. The 5 stop stabilization is excellent for really low light situations, and I find it works great for getting clear photos of nocturnal animals like bats, owls and porcupines in the low gray light at dusk that are too far away for a flash. This lens also has a closer minimum focus than its predecessor. With the sharpness and clarity this lens offers I can often get macro like detail. The lens is very lightweight and durable, which makes it a great choice for travel.
Brian Scott
5
Smaller and lighter that the 2.8L. My Canon 5D MK IV make up for the stop loss. Sharp and easy to use and carry all day.
MARY GRACE LEONE
5
Grabbed this lens due to lighter weight than f2.8 and size for fitting in my bag. Ultra sharp!
Juan C Munoz
5
Great lens. I love the image quality. As good as my f/2.8 II .... at half the weight.
Robin Dickinson
5
Compact lens with superb image quality.
Photographer
5
Superb lens.
RS
5
Purchased directly from Canon since I can get a nice discount through work. I am a very dedicated amateur learning fast with various lenses and the Canon 80D with the hope of upgrading to a full frame in the near future. So, I am learning and starting to build out my lens collection first before upgrading to a full frame. I started with the following nano USM lenses (the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM and the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM). Don’t get me wrong, these are fantastic lenses, especially for video work, since the nano USM motors are virtually silent and the auto-focus is the fastest I have ever seen, but I found I was wanting more and more quality photos since I am fast becoming a pixel peeper. Unfortunately, I purchased the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM prime lens (nifty fifty) and an “L” lens (EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM ). I really got hooked on the fantastic crispness, sharpness and contrast created by both the prime lenses and by the “L” lenses, which bring all of these attributes to the table in abundance and to your photos. I was like a pixel peeper junkie wanting more and more! For years, I had lens envy every time I saw those big beautiful white lenses on someone else’s camera. So, I decided to take the plunge and treat myself to the new big f/4 white beast for myself. I was seriously considering the new EF 70-200mm f/2.8 that comes out at the end of the month, but I could not justify the extra cost and weight for an additional stop of light, especially since I am not a pro and want this new lens mostly for travel. Besides, with 5 stops of image stabilization, this old guy needs all the help he can get! All the reviews I have read or seen so far are all spot on! This new lens is fantastically tack sharp through-out the whole zoom range even wide open at f/4. The zoom ring and focus ring are both nicely damped and turn effortlessly. All of the switches are recessed to prevent accidental switching and very easy to move into a different position. The auto-focusing is very fast and accurate. The image stabilization is virtually silent, but not as silent as the nano USM. This lens came with a nice lens storage bag for extra protection and a nice click-button lens hood along with the normal front and rear lens caps. I actually like the new click-button lens hoods a lot better than the old ones which just screw on. Very easy and quick to tell if the hood is on correctly. My only negative comment is the tripod mount ring is not included, which it should be in my opinion, especially at this price point. This new lens is just all around fantastic and talk about the WOW factor! My pixel peeper junkie high is at its pinnacle and I am in “L” lens heaven! My dream – new “L” lenses with new nano USM motors! Yes, this lens is pricey, but I could not be happier with this purchase and would purchase again - highly recommended! My apologies for the length of the review, but I am over the top happy with this new lens. BTW – I will attach some photos shortly, but they will not due this new lens justice! Quick Update: Micro-adjusted the lens - now sharper than ever!
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