Canon EF80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II Zoom Lens

by Canon

Product Details

• Item Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• ASIN: B00004THM6
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Though the Canon 80-200mm lens can be used with all Canon EOS SLR cameras, it is ideal for use with Canon EOS IX Lite cameras. Its second lens gives it expanded photographic capabilities while the built-in USM gives it high-speed, but silent, zooming capabilities, making this lens perfect for taking wildlife pictures. Each Canon EF lens, including the 80-200mm, have a microprocessor-controlled focusing motor to give you optimum performance. This lens can be used for a wide variety of photographs, including portrait and action shots.

Product Description

Though the Canon 80-200mm lens can be used with all Canon EOS SLR cameras, it is ideal for use with Canon EOS IX Lite cameras. Its second lens gives it expanded photographic capabilities while the built-in USM gives it high-speed, but silent, zooming capabilities, making this lens perfect for taking wildlife pictures. Each Canon EF lens, including the 80-200mm, have a microprocessor-controlled focusing motor to give you optimum performance. This lens can be used for a wide variety of photographs, including portrait and action shots.

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good starter zoom at a great price, October 31, 2000

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Mr. M. J. Christian "citizensmith" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon EF80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II Zoom Lens (Electronics)

This is the other lens I got when I bought my Canon body (the main one being a 35-80). It lasted me a long time, especially when you drop a tele-convertor into the mix. It is most definately an amateur lens. Don't expect poster sharp results. But then, look at the price. You get what you pay for and for what you pay for this lens you get a great deal. I've since upgraded to a 75-300 and passed this lens on to a friend who also loves it. If you can afford the extra (about ($) more) I'd recommend the 75-300 for extra range. If not, I've no complaints about this lens.

As an added bonus, if you get the other 'starter' lens, the 35-80, the filter screw size is the same so you'll need to buy fewer filters as they will be usable on both lenses.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You really do get what you pay for, but..., August 6, 2006

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Paul Kurtz (Tampa, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon EF80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II Zoom Lens (Electronics)

sometimes that cost can be overwhelming. I got this lens 10 years ago with my my Rebel G (film camera). I used this lens for about six months after getting my Digital Rebel. For the most part I was reasonably happy with my results. When stopped down to about f8 this lens can take some pretty good shots. About a year ago I bought Canon's 70-200mm f4L. When I go back and look at the shots taken with the two lens the difference is pretty dramatic. The 70-200 f4 shots tend (for the most part) to be very sharp with great contrast and color, while the 80-200 f4.5-5.6 tend to be pretty soft and drab. I would like to provided links to show the difference but Amazon does not allow it. Do a google for pbase and you can look at images from many different lenses.

In short, if you're just starting out, the EF 80-200 f4.5-5.6 is capable of taking some pretty good shots if you stop it down an f-stop or two. I give it 4 stars more for value then image quality. For 150.00-200.00 bucks you can get some pretty good shots with this lens, and when you learn more get better shots still. On the other hand, you also get what you pay for. Your better lenses have elements with special coatings (Canon uses synthetic Fluorite and other UD (ultra low dispersion) coatings that are quite costly but also provide color, contrast and sharpness that your plain standard optical glass cannot match. Plus they are built to much higher tolerances. If you get this lens you will probably be fairly happy with its results, but as you get more demanding you will probably upgrade if you become serious about photography. A good lens to learn the basics.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Canon 80-200 lens, August 5, 2000

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This review is from: Canon EF80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II Zoom Lens (Electronics)

It is an excellent extension to your 28-80 lens. At 149.00 its worth every dime. The ease of attachment is what canon is all about. The lens gives your the extra mile to increase your view. Bottom Line : its a must buy for every canon camera owner