Canon EF 70-200 F4.0L USM lens
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It certainly isn't what I'd call bottom of the range, it's one of the sharpest 'L' lenses I've had the pleasure of using. F/2.8 would be nice but the general consensus is that the f/4 is a tad sharper.
Dont get both the 70-200, and 100-400mm.
if going 70-200mm, then get a 300mm or 400mm prime and 1.4 tc depending on the tracks you visit, ideally all lenses mentioned for best results, or just get the 100-400mm,deffo not worth having both them in the same kit bag, as the 70-200mm with 1.4 tc can live upto the 100-400mm.
The primes kill em both in sharpness.
if going 70-200mm, then get a 300mm or 400mm prime and 1.4 tc depending on the tracks you visit, ideally all lenses mentioned for best results, or just get the 100-400mm,deffo not worth having both them in the same kit bag, as the 70-200mm with 1.4 tc can live upto the 100-400mm.
The primes kill em both in sharpness.
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My wife insisted on a new DSLR. Was going to get the Canon 350 but there were no kits in stock with lenses so we got the 400D for her. I am trying to balance the lenses for use with two people. We both have the 18-55 lens that comes with the kit so far.
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The 70-200 F4L is one of canon's unsung heroes, it's sweet and sharp, a glorious lens, although it may not have the reach you require for your preferred types of photography.
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Fantastic lens. Do not disgard. I am looking if someone could lend me one of these for a week as well.
I think its Canons best value for money tele zoom! Super sharp, quality and fast AF.
I think its Canons best value for money tele zoom! Super sharp, quality and fast AF.
Could any of the owners of this lens (70-200mm F4 Non IS) tell me how this performs as a point and shoot/ walkabout lens? If not used in low light and at full range?
I'm just trying to work out how much the IS version helps for this kind of usage?
In other words I've got money burning a hole in my pocket and want to know if I should save for an IS version or just go ahead and buy the non-IS?
I'm just trying to work out how much the IS version helps for this kind of usage?
In other words I've got money burning a hole in my pocket and want to know if I should save for an IS version or just go ahead and buy the non-IS?
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keep your money and buy the IS version F4
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Hi there,
I have the pleasure of owning the 70-200 f4'L' it's an amazing piece of glass, much lighter than the 2.8 and in all the time I've owned mine I've never had the problem of low light giving me any problems, just bump up the ISO a little and keep shooting, if you need anything longer get a 300mm f4'L' and a 1.4 extender, that way your covered.
Alan
I have the pleasure of owning the 70-200 f4'L' it's an amazing piece of glass, much lighter than the 2.8 and in all the time I've owned mine I've never had the problem of low light giving me any problems, just bump up the ISO a little and keep shooting, if you need anything longer get a 300mm f4'L' and a 1.4 extender, that way your covered.
Alan
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Take it from me the F.4 none IS version will take supersharp pictures and unless you are shooting in poor light don't hesitate in buying one..
Taken with the very same lens..
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Another f4 non IS owner here.
It does have the reputation of being the poor cousin of the L family and has none of the kudos of it's big brothers and sisters.
What it is though, is light, fast to focus and sharp enough to cut yourself on. The IS system is great but we do hear so often that it does steal a little image quality. If low light work is a big part of what you do, then the IS would be a big benefit. If you tend to shot in good light, I'd go non IS and save the pennies.
It does have the reputation of being the poor cousin of the L family and has none of the kudos of it's big brothers and sisters.
What it is though, is light, fast to focus and sharp enough to cut yourself on. The IS system is great but we do hear so often that it does steal a little image quality. If low light work is a big part of what you do, then the IS would be a big benefit. If you tend to shot in good light, I'd go non IS and save the pennies.