Choosing A 70-200mm Canon Lens For Your Canon Eos Camera
How do you rate 70-200mm Canon lenses? Is there one most amazing lens in this category
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This question is the subject of many an argument. Photo enthusiasts have been discussing this question for years, probably since the second 70-200mm lens was manufactured .
Let's take care of one thing before we get any deeper . Every photographer that uses Canon photo equipment needs a 70-200 Canon lens . This will be the second most important lens in your equipment bag after your walk-around lens (the one that stays on your camera most of the time) . It fits into the category of "medium telephoto," and it covers a very valuable focal length range .
It can be used for a wide range of photography types, from close-up to street photography to nature photography, and even portraits. The lens is a real multi-tasker.
In fact, because lots of photographers prefer to use the 100mm focal length for their portrait work, this is the favored lens of many experts for that task.
Now, back to the question, which one is best...
Each 70-200 Canon lens has its own set of benefits, but the major benefit of every one is superb image quality. They take tack-sharp photos, and they have reliable fast focus due to the hypersonic motor (HSM).
The 70-200mm lenses from Canon are their "flagship" lenses. They are proud of them, and they should be. They are each terrific, whether it is the cheapest or the most costly of the group.
Notice that each one has the desired "L" in its title. L is attached to only the best build quality lenses made by Canon. Every photographer wants at least one L lens.
One more thing, and this should have been mentioned with the benefits of all lenses in this category. The aperture, whether it is 2.8 or 4.0, is constant throughout the entire focal range. With zoom lenses, this is not always the case . This characteristic adds value because you do not give up quality or shutter speed by using the zoom.
There are five lenses to choose from made by Canon. There are also third party manufacturers which are really well made, too. However, for this article, we will focus only on the "home-grown" choices.
Now for the selling points of each offering.
Beginning with the least complex, which is also the cheapest:
1. Canon 70-200mm f/4.0 L HSM - a highly regarded lens, even though it is a fraction of the price of the more advanced choices. It is the lightest but it still turns heads because of the tell-tale light grey color which is typical of all the lenses in this category. Lacking in IS(image stabilization) it is recommended for use with a tripod if the light is not really bright.
2. Canon 70-200 f/4.0 IS L HSM - add IS (image stabilization) to the mix and you can shoot hand-held images at lower shutter speeds, negating the need for a tripod. The IS feature does add a couple of ounces in weight, but the size is identical to the other f/4.0 lens. Price almost doubles though.
3. Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L HSM - the larger aperture of 2.8 is a huge plus to some photographers. This alone adds value in terms of being able to shoot at lower light levels with confidence that shutter speeds are fast enough to prevent image blur. The larger aperture adds length and weight to the lens, but it turns out to be about the same price as the previous model.
4. Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS L HSM - this is the big brother of the group. The most complex lens has the most desired features. Shooting at 2.8 apertures with IS gets you into very low light shooting without the aid of a tripod. This may include night scenes and concerts. It is a heavy lens, and it is the most expensive of the group. However, many photographers claim it is the only one to have.
5. Just released is the top of the line upgrade - Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS L HSM II - same fantastic lens with better technology and a slightly higher price tag.
ONE of these lenses in your camera bag is a given. Given the fine quality of each one of these lenses, it boils down to either your desire for the most advanced gear or your pocketbook. The ultimate choice has to be your own.
by: Wayne Rasku
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