Just bought a 70-200 f/2.8L IS II - A Few Questions

[jvirta]

One more question. Could someone please check on his 70-200 II lens, if he also notice a bit of movement on focus ring (up/down, left/right). On mine, there is bit of play before the focus ring really grabs. Because if I compare it to the zoom ring, that one is solid with no play in any direction. Thanks

Absolutely no play on mine.

Nor mine.

nor on mine, and I'm known to play with my zoom ring

Very minimal on mine, basically only detectable when "wiggling" (turning) the ring back and forth with two fingers barely without any force.
The focus ring makes a small clicking noise on the "far ends", the movement is something like a tenth of a degree, but it is there.

In normal use, it cannot be detected.

 

[climber]

One more question. Could someone please check on his 70-200 II lens, if he also notice a bit of movement on focus ring (up/down, left/right). On mine, there is bit of play before the focus ring really grabs. Because if I compare it to the zoom ring, that one is solid with no play in any direction. Thanks

Absolutely no play on mine.

Nor mine.

nor on mine, and I'm known to play with my zoom ring

Very minimal on mine, basically only detectable when "wiggling" (turning) the ring back and forth with two fingers barely without any force.
The focus ring makes a small clicking noise on the "far ends", the movement is something like a tenth of a degree, but it is there.

In normal use, it cannot be detected.

It's also very minimal on mine, only detectable when turning the ring with minimal force. Actually I think I was born with a "fault" that I notice every little detail. Perhaps, every copy has this amount of play (if I could call this a play).

 

[eml58]

I think most of the issues mentioned can be attributed to the attached.

I find with mine that it does rattle when shaken, depends on just how you want the result, I actually prefer "over ice but not shaken", I really hate that rattling noise in my 70-200.

When attached to your Camera Body you may find some mild to serious issues with weather sealing.

Attachment does cause light leak issues except when used in the dark.

Only real downside on mine is the Zoom Rings are very very difficult to Zoom with,

I can't speak for others of course, but I can say that mine does produce an amazingly good Cappuccino just when you need it, about dawn in the Okavango Delta.

 

[sanj]

nor on mine, and I'm known to play with my zoom ring

What's the point, if your lens doesn't extend??

Priceless

hahahhahahaha. To OP: All is good. Keep playing. No seriously there is no issue with your lens.

 

[Arctic Photo]

nor on mine, and I'm known to play with my zoom ring

What's the point, if your lens doesn't extend??

Exactly, pointless ;D

 

[Rienzphotoz]

nor on mine, and I'm known to play with my zoom ring

What's the point, if your lens doesn't extend??

Exactly, pointless ;D

That's why I bought the EF 10-400 L IS, for the second time, coz it extends from 100mm to 400mm - pure delight
At 1:53 mins into the video, you can see a girl in blue jacket checking out Kai having fun with the lens ;D
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens Review

 

[climber]

;D good one

 

[Sanaraken]

No play on my 5DIII

 

[Gino]

I've had two copies of the Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS II and both copies had the same amount of slight play/wiggle on my 5D MKIII.

All of my other Canon and Nikon lenses fit like gloves on their bodies, so I'm not sure why the Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS II seems to have this issue. Frankly, it is a bit annoying that the lens doesn't fit the body like a glove since it's a high quality lens.

 

[Northstar]

I think most of the issues mentioned can be attributed to the attached.

I find with mine that it does rattle when shaken, depends on just how you want the result, I actually prefer "over ice but not shaken", I really hate that rattling noise in my 70-200.

When attached to your Camera Body you may find some mild to serious issues with weather sealing.

Attachment does cause light leak issues except when used in the dark.

Only real downside on mine is the Zoom Rings are very very difficult to Zoom with,

I can't speak for others of course, but I can say that mine does produce an amazingly good Cappuccino just when you need it, about dawn in the Okavango Delta.

;D ;D

 

[lion rock]

Eml,
This is also the lens I wanna get! It is saved in my Amazon wish list. I'm waiting for a price cut. Hope they'll drop the price soon. 8) ;D
-r

I think most of the issues mentioned can be attributed to the attached.

I find with mine that it does rattle when shaken, depends on just how you want the result, I actually prefer "over ice but not shaken", I really hate that rattling noise in my 70-200.

When attached to your Camera Body you may find some mild to serious issues with weather sealing.

Attachment does cause light leak issues except when used in the dark.

Only real downside on mine is the Zoom Rings are very very difficult to Zoom with,

I can't speak for others of course, but I can say that mine does produce an amazingly good Cappuccino just when you need it, about dawn in the Okavango Delta.

 

[Mediabug]

I have owned the 70-200 f/2.8L IS II for a little over one year. I have shot well over a thousand keepers with it. I have not heard any internal noises from this lens. The lens is used with my Rebel T2i. I have noticed two items. The brighter the sun light the faster and more accurate the lens will focus. Do not bother with The Canon 2X converter unless you have super bright day. Focus and image is noticeably softer than without the 2X. Having said that, I have used this lens combination at Air Show with the Blue Angels. I had a super bright day, the photos were just about 85% keepers. Not sure if it is the lens or the body that is the issue. Likey if I had a higher end body, these issues would be less. Overall this lens rarely gets swapped out for any other lens.

 

[R1-7D]

Can't believe this thread is still going. I am definitely loving the lens! It's super sharp. I still haven't had chance to AFMA it, but hopefully will soon!

I'm trying to decide on teleconverters - either the 1.4 or 2x. Might buy a version II of the 1.4 and a version III of the 2X.

 

[mackguyver]

Can't believe this thread is still going. I am definitely loving the lens! It's super sharp. I still haven't had chance to AFMA it, but hopefully will soon!

I'm trying to decide on teleconverters - either the 1.4 or 2x. Might buy a version II of the 1.4 and a version III of the 2X.

That's a good plan and unless you have one of the Mk II big whites, the difference between the 14x II and III isn't worth the money. The 2x II and III are much different, however, so that's the way to go...