Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM Review
General information
This is a prime lens manufactured by Canon and the lens was released 2008.
The lens belongs to the category
telephoto prime lenses, a telephoto lens where you do not have the possibility to zoom in and out.
Product description from Canon
At launch 2008 Canon wrote this regarding Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM:
"The Canon EF200mm f/2L IS USM, a bright, large-aperture f/2 telephoto lens, is ideal for portraiture and indoor sports photography. The new L-series lenses minimize the flare and ghosting commonly associated with digital camera photography while also realizing excellent color balance. The main parts of the EF200mm f/2L IS USM employ magnesium alloy to ensure sturdy, durable performance while also contributing to smaller and lighter lens bodies. Furthermore, rubber dust and moisture protection on mounting parts, switch panels and elsewhere provides added peace of mind when shooting in inclement shooting conditions. Canon L-series lenses are equipped with four AF stop buttons positioned around the front of the lens, enabling photographers to temporarily turn off autofocus to prevent other elements from interfering with focusing, and a circular aperture diaphragm that achieves natural background-blur performance."
Compatibility, autofocus and focal length
This lens is constructed to fit all models of Canon cameras, regardless of camera model or type of sensor.
The ability to use autofocus is available for all cameras.
The lens has a focal length of 200 mm. Depending on which camera the lens is used, the experienced and perceived focal length will be different. Please visit the list of compatible cameras below, it will provide the equivalent focal length you get on each camera.
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- Read more on the cameras impact on the perceived focal length
Lens brightness and image stabilizer
The lens brightness and aperture value is f/2.
This aperture value indicates that the lens is extremely bright. This will make it so much easier shooting in darker environments where you do not want or can use flash lighting, for example in churches or at different sports venues. Lenses with good aperture values and longer focal lengths, such as this lens, tend to be popular amongs sports and nature photographers.
Inside the lens there is an image stabilizer, which helps to fend off possible movements and tremors. This is very positive and can be of great help in situations and conditions where the light is inadequate and not enough for decent shutter speeds.
Filter and Lens Hood
If you want to use filters on this lens the slot-in filters (52 mm) would be the ones to use, which is very common at these larger telephoto lenses.
If you buy this lens it will come with a lens hood, whose model name is "ET-120B".
Tripod Mount
This lens is equipped with a tripod mount, which makes use of a tripod easier and more stable.
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Things to consider before buying
Below you will find some summarized points and facts that can be considered as the 'pros and cons' of this lens. These are based entirely on the facts and values that are accessible through the lens specification, so we highly recommend that you also read the reported reviews available (see tab 'Reviews'); this in order to get a more complete view of the lens and its capabilities. Reviewer opinions reflect the lens, its use and its optical performance in a more accurate way, but any way - here a few different points to consider before buying this lens.
- The lens brightness, f/2
- Has a built-in image stabilizer
- Works on all sensor types
- A lens hood is included
- A tripod mount is included
- The lens is sealed against dust and moisture
- Heavy (2520 gr)
- The price (more info)
Our Review Ratings
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| Overall rating | 3 of 5 |
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