Improving upon one of the most celebrated lenses in the canon ef line is no easy feat, but canon has done just that. I vastly preferred the autofocus performance to that of the tamron 70210 vc in phase detect the lenses were roughly similar in contrast af, and if i were personally choosing between the lenses, i think i would save up. This beast feels more like it comes from canon s professional tv camera lens division. It is equipped and clear pictures with outstanding image with an image stabilizer to help preventing blurred delineation. Eng1 dedicated to eos cameras, the canon ef70200mm f2. Download drivers, software, firmware and manuals for your canon product and get access to online technical support resources and troubleshooting. What would produce better images a canon ef 70200mm f2. A major upgrade of canons popular 70200mm f4 is lens, the new mark ii remains relatively compact and lightweight, but packs a heavyweight punch in terms of performance. However, going from the original nonusm lens to this is like going from a prius to an escalade. Manual focusing is available after the subject comes into. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus. Canon claims good dust and rain sealing, and i believe them. The only benefits for paying twice as much for the flagship 70200mm f2. The canon offers slightly better durability and image quality, but the sigma offers.
This is an internalrearfocusing lens it does not change length during focusing. This is an update of the venerable canon ef 70200mm f2. Actually, i have many favorite lenses, but overall, the 70200 f2. Vlnfinity compensation mark infinity compensation mark 5 30 5 10 0 70 distance index to compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature. At the time the 80200 was a huge breakthrough success for canon and i loved the heck out of it. Review manufacturer specifications and detailed lab measurements for the canon ef 70 200mm f2.
To use only manual focusing mf, set the focus mode switch to mf, and focus by turning the focusing ring. This mark ii version sports image stabilization in 2 modes. The fast maximum aperture affords greater control over depth of field and benefits working in lowlight conditions while the image stabilizer compensates for. Find out which is better and their overall performance in the canon camera lens ranking. Great for sports photography, portraiture, and lowlight shooting. This is a lens which can truly be described as a professional workhorse, with robust build including dust and moisture resistance, wide f2. Shoot hand held in low light conditions with the fast f2. This beast feels more like it comes from canons professional tv camera lens division.
Handling and features weighing 1490g, this lens has a fair bit of heft to it and you certainly notice its there when being carried about for long periods. My lens had some problem with a group of screw inside the af module that get loose. This was canon s top professional tele zoom from 20012010. Tho infinity position at normal temperature is the aliqnod with the distance indicator on the distance scale. Mode 1 compensates for shake in all directions and is designed for handheld shooting. It has a rugged durable design, a fourstop image stabilizer and specialised lens elements. Review manufacturer specifications and detailed lab measurements for the canon ef 70200mm f2. If you want bright color and a shallow depth of field, canon 70200mm focal f2. When mounted on a 35mm ff sensor camera, it will give you an ff equivalent focal range of 70 200mm. In short, other than a few minor hiccups, autofocus performance was excellent from the canon ef 70200mm f4l is ii usm. Canon offers a wide range of compatible supplies and accessories that can enhance your user experience with you ef 70200mm f2. I tend to use 200300 length outdoors for sports, kids playing. Instruction manual to the lens canon ef 70200 mm f 2. The problem is with the af on closer subjects approx.
I have been shooting my daughters indoor volleyball games for a while now and have found that over the years i get a lot of blury shots. Jun 19, 2014 how to disassembly a canon ef 70200 f2. Canon offers a wide range of compatible supplies and accessories that can enhance your user experience with you ef 70 200mm f2. Sharpness is excellent, and better than my old canon 70200 f2. This lens is definitely a worthy upgrade to the original 70200 f2. It has is image stabilization and is the faster f2. Just got this beauty, and man is it made like a tank, less weighty and almost the same length as the latest canon 70200 f2. The fast maximum aperture affords greater control over depth of field and benefits working in lowlight conditions while the image stabilizer compensates for four stops of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. In the centre, to my slight surprise, the same pattern is repeated. Compare the specs and measurements of this lens with other lenses. Some portrait photographers also prefer this lens for the improved background blur produced. This is an update of the venerable canon ef 70 200mm f2. Software to improve your experience with our products.