Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L IS USM

Love The Images - Crossing My Fingers On Durability Bought this used in very good condition, durability remains to be seen. Some of these lenses acquire a slippage in the focus ring that can eventually make them unusable. First lens I bought had the early signs of this problem and was returned. That said, I've also seen lots of reviews from long time owners that make no mention of this issue so apparently it doesn't happen to all of them. What I can say at this point, the focus ring on the lens I have now doesn't have any slip, the focus is almost instant and the images are beautiful. This is also the first lens I've owned with IS and I already LOVE the added possibilities that brings. Amazing really. Bottom line, I have a full frame 5D and shoot mostly people and critters, and I'm expecting this will be the only lens on that camera on most days from this point on. Just wish I would've bought one sooner. Read full review

The Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS II is Terrific - but So Is Its Predecessor The latest iteration of Canon's 70-200mm f/4L IS II is terrific, but so was its immediate predecessor. Both are relatively light - much lighter than their uptown cousin the f2.8L IS - so I find myself packing this lens to my vacation travel destinations more often. The lens is sharp throughout all apertures, and the image stabilization is such an asset, which brings me to this final comment. The only reason I replaced my Model I with this Model II is because the newer version's IS is now rated to five stops, which is huge for my increasingly less-steady hands. So a photographer in the market for this lens can go three ways - buy a used Model I for about $450, a new Model I for about $850, or a new Model II for $1,100. There is no wrong decision.

Great lens takes some learning Initially, I was not pleased with the lens. I couldn't relate the reviews that i had read vs the pictures I was seeing. They were not well focused. I have the Canon 7D mark II. It has an excellent focusing system, as does the lens. Once I learned to use the camera better and the lens, I began getting wonderful pictures. The lens focuses rapidly as does the camera. When both are used properly the pictures are simply stunning. They are the best i have ever taken in over 50 years of photography. I am now in love with the lens.