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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 USM L IS - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Sample Shots
Here're some sample shots taken with the 350D (converted RAWs or sharpened straight JPEGs).
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
200.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/400s |
| Size |
3472x2312 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
70.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/9.0 @ 1/250s |
| Size |
2304x3456 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
155.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/10.0 @ 1/400s |
| Size |
3456x2304 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
115.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/1000s |
| Size |
2304x3456 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
75.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/3.5 @ 1/800s |
| Size |
2304x3456 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
90.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/1000s |
| Size |
2304x3456 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
100.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/3.5 @ 1/2500s |
| Size |
2304x3456 |
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Verdict
The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 USM IS is a very good lens but not a stellar one.
The resolution characteristic is excellent at 70mm and 135mm but at 200mm it
disappoints - more so regarding its price tag. The results are still very good
here (just at f/2.8) but when putting things into perspective (e.g. vs the
superb EF 70-200mm f/4 USM L IS) the delivered quality is not overly impressive.
Based on the performance at 200mm the potential with tele converters seems "limited".
Lateral chromatic aberrations (CAs) are relatively well controlled but, again,
inferior to the in-house competition (inc. its predecessor). Distortions are
nothing to worry about as is vignetting. The build quality of the lens is superb
and the IS as well as the very fast AF makes it a joy to use. If only it was better
at 200mm ...
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