Review - Canon EF 200 f/2L IS

[Canon Rumors Guy]

Discuss our review of the Canon EF 200 f/2L IS

 

[Canon-F1]

and where i find this review? i don´t see it...

 

[Joseph M]

It's at the top bar on the main page Canon-F1

I'd really like to see a review for the 135L, 85L II, and the 50L. I love how these reviews go, Thanks CR guy ;D

 

[Canon-F1]

It's at the top bar on the main page Canon-F1

I'd really like to see a review for the 135L, 85L II, and the 50L. I love how these reviews go, Thanks CR guy ;D

yes i saw it then.. i looked under "reviews" -- stupid me.

 

[M.ST]

I like the EF 200 f/2 L IS lens. It´s one of my favorite lenses too.

 

[neuroanatomist]

Great review, to the point, capures the 'feel' of the lens.

This one is on my list of 'wants', along with the 300/2.8 II. Owning one supertele makes me want more!

 

[Dylan777]

Craig,
I added the "Lens Review" page in my favorite. LOve the reviews

 

[Jamesy]

Craig (CR Guy), Nice shot of 'Little CR Guy' - I recall seeing this in the store in Owen Sound - really nice 16x20 print!

What are your other two favourite lenses? I dream of owning this one day...

 

[dolina]

Craig there's a Lens Gallery thread for the 200/2.0 that you may want to link to.

The image quality, one f-stop advantage, 5-stop of IS and ability to separate subject from background makes this my favorite lens.

My complaint is that Canon did not make this a f/1.8 like the discontinued 200/1.8 (1989-2004).

Some may argue that 5-stop of IS would make up for the 1/3rd f-stop light loss but IS does not allow more light in to stop subject motion.

 

[vintagedan23]

I noticed a typo in the review. Look at the very top you have "Review – Canon EF 200 f/2L IS" then right underneath you have "Review – Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II (Tilt-Shift)"

Or maybe it was intended to be that way?

 

[Daniel Flather]

The 200/2 is therapeutic.

 

[Orangutan]

This one is on my list of 'wants', along with the 300/2.8 II. Owning one supertele makes me want more!

And I would like to thank you for your personal efforts to stimulate the global consumer economy in these distressed times.

 

[BrettS]

Loved the review. Thank you!

 

[eli72]

If you have one of these lenses (or even any of the other Canon L long telephotos), I highly recommend the lens caps made by Don Zeck (http://www.donzecklenscap.com/) over the bulky "bag" lens caps that Canon provides with them. They are easy to install and remove, and will protect the front element in case you decide that you don't want to use the lens shade.
I've been very happy with this lens, and I also find it very useful in shooting pictures of my grandson because I can get farther away from him so he's not as conscious of my taking his picture.
1Ds Mk III, 1/640 @f3.2, ISO 250

 

[Drizzt321]

*sigh* One of the lenses that I can only dream of holding one day, much less owning.

@eli72: Those look pretty nice, and quite reasonably priced as well. I bet you could make one using any of the home 3-D printers as well, although that's a lot more work. Cost a lot more if you don't already have the printer, for sure.

 

[neuroanatomist]

If you have one of these lenses (or even any of the other Canon L long telephotos)...the bulky "bag" lens caps that Canon provides with them.

The MkII superteles have a redesigned nylon cap with a velcro closure that's much easier to install and remove.

 

[RLPhoto]

The 200mm F/2 is teh best portrait lens ever made. ;D

 

[eli72]

If you have one of these lenses (or even any of the other Canon L long telephotos)...the bulky "bag" lens caps that Canon provides with them.

The MkII superteles have a redesigned nylon cap with a velcro closure that's much easier to install and remove.

Haven't made that big a step yet!

 

[dpollitt]

I know these reviews weren't supposed to be "super technical" and more practical. But including a coffee mug for a comparison of lenses in the lineup? Not my cup of tea :

Please, keep them a bit more technical!

 

[Joseph M]

I know these reviews weren't supposed to be "super technical" and more practical. But including a coffee mug for a comparison of lenses in the lineup? Not my cup of tea :

Please, keep them a bit more technical!

I'm pretty sure the lens mug was there to give the viewers an idea on how it the reviewed lens looks like against the 70-200 f4L (which is the lens mug).