Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L is II USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

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Superb lens.

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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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