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Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
105.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/5000s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
200.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.8
Exposure
1/2500s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
200.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.8
Exposure
1/5000s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
170.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.8
Exposure
1/1600s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO Speed
400
Focal Length
70.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/50s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO Speed
320
Focal Length
200.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.8
Exposure
1/400s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO Speed
320
Focal Length
70.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/60s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
70.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/2000s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
185.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.8
Exposure
1/3200s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
130.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/400s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
140.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.8
Exposure
1/2000s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
155.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.8
Exposure
1/4000s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
95.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.6
Exposure
1/800s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
155.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.8
Exposure
1/1600s
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
120.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.6
Exposure
1/1000s
Verdict
It was about time. The old Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 USM L IS (mk I) was a good lens
but hardly something to rave about especially when used at 200mm. Canon claims
to have the leadership in the tele lens arena and they probably do but so far
with the exception of this lens segment. Well, this was then and the EF 70-200mm f/2.8
USM L IS II is now and it corrects this last remaining flaw in the Canon tele lens
segment. It surpasses its predecessor easily and it did even manage to top (very
slightly so) the EF 70-200mm f/4 USM L IS which is almost a legendary performer. The
mk II is very sharp across the range including the critical 200mm f/2.8 setting. Lateral
CAs are basically negligible and bokeh fringing is relatively well controlled. The
vignetting is visible at f/2.8 albeit far from extreme within the full format scope
and it's not at issue anymore at smaller apertures. The bokeh has a good quality for
a zoom lens. The 70-200mm mk II produces some slight barrel distortions at 70mm and
slight to moderate pincushion distortions towards the long end. This is about the only
aspect where prime lenses tend to be visibly better but it's certainly no show-stopper
when considering the typical applications for such a lens.
The build quality is outstanding and leaves nothing to be desired. The AF is both
speedy and accurate. The IS ("image stabilizer") is capable of giving you a gain
equivalent to about 4 f-stops - also in field conditions.
The Canon lens has only a single significant drawback - its pricing.
The costs increased by ~25% compared to the 70-200mm f/2.8 USM L IS mk I. However, it's
also quite obvious that the price can be justified relative to the performance
level. Therefore ... highly recommended!
