I am only an amateur photographer, but I thought the picture quality, ease of use, and versatility of this lens was terrific for the cost of the lens. Recently, however, I had the misfortune of...
Excellent optical performance from a disposable lens
The first time I used this lens was on an EOS 1n, shooting Ilford HP5+ black and white film. I processed the film in the same tank as other Ilford film shot with a Leica M6 and a Summicron 50/2...
Chances are if u dont already own this lens, u are gonna buy it anyway. very sharp, its all true what the reviews say. Except the plastic mounts.. i dont see what the big deal is, it snaps onto...
If you have the extra money & need a great sports lens this is a really nice choice. It's bright, focuses fast, and is sharp, sharp, sharp! It's light enough to hand hold but I don't recommend it...
There is no doubt that this is a great lens. But have you noticed how the price on this lens just keeps creeping up and up and up? I have. This lens was $3,749 at Beach Camera in December and other...
I hesitated to get this lens for a while due to its hefty price tag, but I've had it about 4 months now, and my only regret is that I didn't purchase it sooner. I chose this lens over the 400...
I love this lens. I bought it basically because it is the longest focal length with a really large aperture under $500 ($925 for the 135 f2 and $4800 for the 200 f2). It focuses quick and is...
I've had this lens for 2.5 years and it does take beautiful shots. Per what the prior two reviewers said about doing closer work, I just add 1, 2 or all 3 of my Kenko extension tubes and can...
Increditable images. Forget the 600mm's, the images from this lens are very impressive, better than my other two Canon L lens - the f/2.8, 28-70mm zoom and the f/4, 300mm. Before getting...
Nature photography is my passion especially birds. I consider myself a serious amateur having had my work published in several well known magazines. That being said the Canon 600mm opened up a...
Interestingly, the price has crept up a bit on this lens in the last few months. It's value must be becoming more apparent to more folks. Nice to have bought before it went up instead of vice...
This lens was purchased for use with the XTI. For me this replaced a 300mm F2.8 FD on an F1. The detachable lens shade is frail and bulky and therefore of little use to me (the discontinued Type...
This is the second time I have purchased this lens. I sold the first one when I was short of cash, but replaced it at he first opportunity. I use it for live concerts, from the audience it works...
It's white. It's metal. It's glass. Some electronic stuff in there, too. It is incredible how humans can make these things. Amazing technology. Great stuff. If you can afford it, you know enough...
I own the 70-200mm 2.8 IS and didn't have enough reach for birds so I bought the 300mm f4 IS and used it with the 1.4x. I found the images very sharp, but the noise of the IS kicking in is quite...
I've just finished processing my first set of pics from this lens and I'm very pleased. For me the weight/size is near perfect - heavy enough for the mass to give a bit of stability, but not bad...
This lens is the tool to get images that jump out at the viewer. As a sports lens I don't know if there is a better solution. It is a lot of weight to pack around, but after one or two games you...
Having photographed the Australian Formula One Grand Prix for five years with various lenses nothing has come close to this lens, with or without an extender the color, contrast and focus are...
Excellent Lens, But Be Careful When Purchasing Filters
I love, love, love this lens. It makes a great companion to my Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras and has come in handy in many situations.
This is a nice lens, relatively small, with decent resolving power (better at close distances)and a great,IMO, focal length for an 1.6 crop. What I didn't like was that it is relatively slow...
I was looking for a replacement for the 18-55 for my Canon Rebel XT and, after a long week of research, I decided that the Canon EF 24/2.8 is just the lens I need. It's not so wide, but this is...
This lens is light weight, great value for the money, No problems with this lens. Note: This is not an "L" lens and does not have the sharpness of an "L" lens. Hence, not the price of an "L" lens.
The reason I bought this lens was to use it indoors in lower light conditions. I have had this lens on my Rebel XT for about six months and it does a fairly a good job. It maybe true that the 50mm...
I picked this lens up because I needed a wider angle without spending too much cash. The overall quality of photos I take using this lens is superb, yet I do find that the autofocus is slow enough...
I bought this lens for a couple of reasons. First of all, I picked it up REALLY cheap used (and you can get it quite cheap even new). Secondly, I really wanted a standard-view lens for my Rebel XT....
Along with the well-known cheap 50mm f1.8 prime, this is another great, inexpensive lens from Canon. I used this with a Rebel XT, and have no complaints at all -- it's hard to beat the...
Canon generally makes excellent lenses, but my copy of this lens is awful! Even at f/8 with a fast shutter speed and low ISO, images are blurry when blown up to 100%. It also suffers from severe...
I have owned 2 of these lenses. Both were excellent. The selling features were weight, size and general portability. While you do give up some degree of perceived sharpness (relative to the...
There are only a few reasons to buy this lens: 1. You won the lottery and want to own every lens Canon makes 2. You need a light weight long prime 3. You must have a 400mm prime with IS. The...
Canon's breakthrough multi-layer diffractive optical lens technology provides photographers with superior super-telephoto performance in a smaller and lighter design with enhanced correction for...
Nothing to say but Canon makes great lenses. The first portrait I shot was right as advertised. Great focal length and great depth of field. It is the reason I have been using canon cameras for the...
i'm a wedding photographer, and purchased this lens mainly for it's low price and f/1.8 aperture. i noticed that the clarity and crispness is hit or miss. sometimes it focuses perfectly, other...
there has been a problem with the item i never received it and was charged for it. we are disputing the charge right now and this is the second time i have purchased things and never received...
Over the years I've gotten very discriminating. I make my living shooting and my clients expect superior images. The results from this lens are nothing short of outstanding. It is tack sharp...
It's hard to find as long a lens at a comparable price, but there is a "you get what you pay for" factor. Of all of my Canon lenses (I have seven), this is the softest and offers the least...
At first I thought the lens was a real dog, I thought I was getting focusing problems as the lens was not nearly as sharp as my 300. Then I tried locking the mirror up on my 1DS and using a...
I am a sharpness freak. Switching from 6x7cm film to Digital, I am always on the lookout for the sharpest lenses. This is a GEM! If your not used to Pro lenses this will seem big, heavy etc....
Known as one of the best lens in Canon's produce line, this superb lens outperforms all its competitors. I am simply blown away by its sharpness and bokeh. Previously I used a Canon EF 85mm f/1.8...
My first Macro lens on the Xti -- I am loving using it so far. The picture clarity is as sharp as can be, lovely background blur, great color. Its a simple lens for a simple job and beyond it...
A nice, fast lens, but not great for true macro work.
I bought this lens around three months ago for use with my Rebel XTI/400D. It has produced some nice shots and has great clarity and bokeh for portraits and the like. However, in this area it is...
I just bought this lens last week, shot about 400 shots with it and I love it. A lot crisper than the kit lens. Great for flowers, portraits and low light shots. I find that this is becoming...
Always happy with Canon Lenses.. I am more a detailed photographer, I purchased this mainly for my husband. He enjoys taking more landscape photography. Overall, very happy!
This is one of the first two lenses I bought when I switched to a Canon SLR about five years ago. I've had plenty of opportunity to use it since then, both with film and (full frame) digital.
I wanted a 20mm prime to use for night shooting, so I thought I'd give this one a try. I chose poorly. Returned it the same day. Still on the hunt for a good prime night long exposure...
A decent lens considering Canon's wide angle heritage
I have been using Canon equipment exclusively for 30+ years. I feel that I know their products fairly well by now. IMO, Canon's wide angle lenses have ALWAYS been their Achille's heel. Many...
Just a short note... When I upgraded to a DSLR system from my old-school 35mm, I was used to a nice standard 50mm f1.8. Well, digital doesn't roll quite the same way since you convert all of your...
I am an amateur photographer using this lense on a Canon 40D to take portraits or anything that requires some reach. The lense is light, which I love, since I can carry it with me everyday. The...
Don't buy any expensive stuffs from Amazon. THey are irresponsible for anything damaged or missing package. I just lost $300 for this len from a missing package. They said they won't be responsible...
Easy for me to say now that I have owned this beautiful piece of glass for 7 months. It wasn't so easy when I decided to buy my first 'L' There are so many good reasons to buy the 70-200 f2.8...
First L series lens I have bought and I have zero regrets. Canon makes great stuff and this lens is no exception. The quality of the pictures on my XTi compared to the included lens are night and...
There is very little that I can say that hasn't been written already about this lens. It has spectacular low light capabilities and can make the background blur to creamy oblivion. Matched with...
I have used many different camera and lenses but this is the best. For portrait shots, this is outstanding ... end of story. It is a little heavy but what would expect with this amount of...
I recently got this lens off of craigslist for a relative bargain but it was still very expensive and stretching my lens budget. I've been shooting with it on my XSi, both outdoors and indoors. For...
You want a medium telephoto lens for your Canon dSLR, something with a constant aperture, solidly built with pro quality, yet light enough to carry on adventure to some faraway part of the world....
This lens performs very well when you get a working copy. It is as sharp or sharper at 200mm wide open (f/4) as the EF 50mm wide open (at f/1.8). This is very good. Low chromatic aberration,...
Purchased this lens specifically for a wedding shoot with plans on "flipping" it after the wedding on Ebay to get some or most of my money back. That plan quickly changed once I started shooting...
Although this lens is intended for macro photography, it's also a great lens for general purpose shots, or portrait shots. The lens produces beautiful sharp images and is a fast, accurate focuser....
Regarding the suggestion that one instead get a 70-200 and extension tubes... yes, that would be more versatile than the macro alone, but I have a 70-200 and extension tubes, and they can't compare...
Once again, the L Series has never yet disappointed me! I just received my lens yesterday, and I was so anxious to use it, I brought it to work with me today! It is just an awesome lens! I have 3...
Especially in the Canon line up. Buy the 70-200 F/2.8L at similar price or F/2.8L IS at a bit more, and get a few extension tube (you can get a set of 3 Kenko extension tube for around $170 at...
This lens is always in my bag - it's a great little performer at an affordable price, very sharp, great contrast, very fast. It's also small and lightweight, so easily pocketable when you don't...
OK so there's a lot of discussion on whether this is a "good" lens,and it's an OK to good lens for the money. The biggest problems is the chromatic aberration. Now this just could be this...
This lens takes beautiful photos. Unfortunately, it stopped working 6 months after the warranty ended, requiring a $100 repair. For the price, I suggest the 50mm f1.8 lens available for less than a...
This lens is a little soft on sharpness at 1.4 but fabulous from there on up. It is light as well. You can use this to shoot soccer games at any f stop over 2 and unlike zooms, you can use a...
Wow. I was skeptical about this large purchase based on the reviews here and elsewhere. The weight, the image quality etc etc. UPS dropped the lens off at my hotel and the desk did not get...
the new lens Canon came out with is somewhat a best of both worlds. Wide angle at 28mm or close up with 300mm...you can't go wrong. Having image stabilization almost eliminates blurry shots....
I have used this lens at Division 1A football games this season. I use it on a 5D to take shots of the stadium. It is tack sharp. Last night I saw a six foot wide (!) canvas print the university...
I'm a "semi-professional amateur" photographer. Bought this lens at B&H in the summer of 2006 and have used it for many varied shots since. It's truly wonderful considering the price and it's easy...
What can I say? It's one of the best lenses Canon makes. I resisted buying it but now I'm so glad I did. I use it on a 40D and the focal length is fine. It's super sharp.
This lens is a great lens for Photographing groups, Weddings, a little heavy but balances well in your hand. The lens hood is included with the lens. Great sharpness, and color. No problems.
I bought this lens as a replacement for the kit lens (28-135 3.5-5.6) whereas the kit lens was very soft at the edges, this lens is crystal clear. I use it as my walk-around lens. With it's good...
First the positives. The lens optically is a good lens, it does sharp images, nice colors and all that stuff. But the big problem is dust that gets inside of the lens. After 9 months of usage...
When I get something that I think is defective, I'm torn about writing a review. So let me just say this: from all the other reviews here, even the most negative ones, I'm pretty sure I just got a...
I have used this lens for just over a year, having bought it at its introductory price This was an exciting model when it came out, as nobody in the industry had combined the features of APS-sized...
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