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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras, White - 3044C002

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras, White - 3044C002

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Chad Gilbert
5.0 out of 5 starsLens Lives Up to the Hype
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
As a photographer, acquiring the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens has been a dream come true. This lens has quickly become my go-to for outdoor photography, and here's why:

Sharpness: The laser-sharp focus this lens offers is truly remarkable. The clarity and detail in every shot make this lens stand out from the rest.

Zoom Range: With a 70-200mm range, the zoom capability is versatile and beautiful. It allows me to capture everything from distant landscapes to intimate portraits with ease.

Build Quality: This lens is solidly constructed, giving me the confidence that it will endure the demands of my photography adventures.

Image Stabilization: The IS III system in this lens ensures that even at long focal lengths, I can get crisp shots without the need for a tripod.

Bokeh: The wide f/2.8 aperture provides a lovely background blur (bokeh), making it ideal for isolating subjects and creating visually stunning images.

Performance in Various Conditions: Whether it's bright daylight or low light situations, this lens performs excellently. The focus is quick, accurate, and quiet, making it suitable for various types of photography, including wildlife, sports, and portraiture.

Compatibility: As a Canon DSLR user, this lens integrates seamlessly with my camera body, enhancing the overall user experience.

Value: Although it's a premium lens, the quality and performance justify the investment. It's a lens that I foresee using for many years to come.

Summary: The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens has not disappointed me in any way. Its range, sharpness, build quality, and aesthetics make it a joy to use, and it's no wonder it's always on my camera when I head outside. This lens has taken my photography to a new level, and I couldn't be happier with it. If you're considering this lens, I can wholeheartedly recommend it. It's a game-changer!
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5 people found this helpful

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2.0 out of 5 starsExpected Canon quality, got 3rd party results
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2022
Not sure who is at fault, Canon or Amazons poor shipping of the product and here's why.
I was expecting crisp sharp focus as I added the new 70-200 to a new R5 purchase. All my images have been soft. I thought it was user error and have been relentlessly trying everything in the internet to get better focused photos as I thought it was either me or the camera. Today I visited a Canon Rep as a photo convention was in town and showed him my gear. He tested the lens with others of the same model and with other model lenses. Sure enough, the lens is soft focusing. He said Canon might be able to do something about it, but wasn't sure. But considering Amazon shipped the lens so poorly, they put the items box into a much bigger box with NO PACKING material what so ever and the box sloshed around real bad. The rep said the poor shipping might have jarred a lens element loose to cause the issue, but It's too hard to say.

The lens stabilization works well and has great sun flare resistance, if the lens would only focus better.
If Canon takes care of the situation, I will update my review.
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Chad Gilbert
5.0 out of 5 stars Lens Lives Up to the Hype
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
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As a photographer, acquiring the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens has been a dream come true. This lens has quickly become my go-to for outdoor photography, and here's why:

Sharpness: The laser-sharp focus this lens offers is truly remarkable. The clarity and detail in every shot make this lens stand out from the rest.

Zoom Range: With a 70-200mm range, the zoom capability is versatile and beautiful. It allows me to capture everything from distant landscapes to intimate portraits with ease.

Build Quality: This lens is solidly constructed, giving me the confidence that it will endure the demands of my photography adventures.

Image Stabilization: The IS III system in this lens ensures that even at long focal lengths, I can get crisp shots without the need for a tripod.

Bokeh: The wide f/2.8 aperture provides a lovely background blur (bokeh), making it ideal for isolating subjects and creating visually stunning images.

Performance in Various Conditions: Whether it's bright daylight or low light situations, this lens performs excellently. The focus is quick, accurate, and quiet, making it suitable for various types of photography, including wildlife, sports, and portraiture.

Compatibility: As a Canon DSLR user, this lens integrates seamlessly with my camera body, enhancing the overall user experience.

Value: Although it's a premium lens, the quality and performance justify the investment. It's a lens that I foresee using for many years to come.

Summary: The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens has not disappointed me in any way. Its range, sharpness, build quality, and aesthetics make it a joy to use, and it's no wonder it's always on my camera when I head outside. This lens has taken my photography to a new level, and I couldn't be happier with it. If you're considering this lens, I can wholeheartedly recommend it. It's a game-changer!
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Dennis M
5.0 out of 5 stars Razor sharp
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023
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Excellent lens for just about any type of photography. Using it for portraits and sports for my daughters. Very sharp, focuses fast and beautiful bokeh. The 200mm focal length is a bit short for flag football shooting from the sidelines or the end zones, a bit of cropping does the job. I’ve paired it up with a 6D2 and it’s a good combo. Worth every bit of the $1900. Not as good as the 200mm f2L but that’s a special lens with a high price tag. F 2.8 is just fast enough for shooting under the lights of the field. I used it with the 1.4 tele converter stopped down and it was adequate.
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Gordini
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! What a great lens.
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2021
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After shooting with my older EF 70-200mm 1:2.8 L IS USM for years, I started to notice that my images were softer than those taken with my other (newer) Canon lenses. I had it cleaned and recalibrated and while the results were better, I realized that it was probably time to replace it with the most current version.

The new Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens is somewhat lighter and MUCH sharper. I just returned from an out of state nature shoot where I used this lens extensively hand holding it mostly at 200mm. All the images are tack sharp with excellent colour and detail.

The 70-200 has always been my 'go-to' lens for many situations... I love the flexibility to choose either lovely bokeh backgrounds or excellent depth of field depending on the situation and the results I'm trying to achieve. This is a GREAT lens and although it's a bit pricy, it has already proven to be a professional tool that does exactly what it's supposed to.

I'm really loving my new Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens and am glad that I didn't 'cheap out' with a less expensive competitors product.
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Frank R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Subtly better than my old Mark II
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2018
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I've had the Mark II for 8 years and admittedly, the improvements here are subtle. I tried a one-to-one comparison in my living room and couldn't swear I'd seen a difference. Used it tonight to shoot a rock band in a local venue--a fairly tough test--and I loved it. The photos came out looking great, sharp and crisp, despite shooting at ISO 3200 to 6400 (on a Canon 5D Mk IV). The autofocus was dead-on. . .EXCEPT when I bumped the Auto-Manual switch and turned it off. Did it a couple of times through the night. Is that a flaw of the lens or just my copy? Never had the problem with the Mk II, though I definitely have with my 24-70 and ended up taping the switch in place. I mention it only so others might watch out for it; for now I'm considering it Operator Error and not blaming the lens. One of the reported improvements over the Mark II was the handling lens flare. Canon was probably thinking of sun glare but for me, it's stage backlighting aimed right into my lens--and it handled it great. I don't think I got a single lens flare the whole night; nothing obtrusive, anyway. What else. . .it feels just like the Mark II. Same weight, balance, controls. Image stabilization is reportedly the same and I didn't notice a difference. You could certainly make the argument that it's not worth the money to upgrade. . . but overall, I'm impressed with the new lens and am glad I replaced my aging and battleworn old one.
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Jason L. King
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for sports photography
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023
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Love this lens for capturing images at basketball games.
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Comptu
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent performance and quality
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2022
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This lens is by far my new favorite lens, it is tack sharp and super fast. My only regret is that I waited so long to purchase it. IS works extremely well removing the normal shake with a long zoom and it really does allow extra f-stops as advertised. I do a lot of drama photo shoots, and this lens does extremely well in the dark and dark scenes and lighting typical with stage lighting. My only critique is, I just wish the lens was lighter and slightly longer (70-300 would be nice)
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Stefan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars MUST HAVE ONE OF THE MOST VERSATILE AND USEFUL LENSES
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
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MUST HAVE ONE OF THE MOST VERSATILE AND USEFUL LENSES - COULD BE CHEAPER, BEST TO PRICE SHOP...
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Nicole Renee
5.0 out of 5 stars THE Lens
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023
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The GOAT of lenses. This will take you from family functions to portraiture to sporting events to wildlife, etc. The lens is heavy but you will get used to it. F2.8 and the zoom capability makes anything possible.
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Nicole Renee
5.0 out of 5 stars THE Lens
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023
The GOAT of lenses. This will take you from family functions to portraiture to sporting events to wildlife, etc. The lens is heavy but you will get used to it. F2.8 and the zoom capability makes anything possible.
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Kevin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great lens at a great price (On Sale)
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023
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Love this lens. I have been drooling over this for a few years. I put it in my "box" to purchase a few days later when the credit card billing cycle changes (we always pay off our cards) to the next month. When I went to look at it again, it was on sale for 20% off. I got over $400 off the $2000+ price tag. Surprise!!!

I have had it for a few weeks now and could not be happier.
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Karla E
5.0 out of 5 stars The Lens I Needed
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2023
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I had been renting the 70-200mm lens for a bit before deciding to purchase. When I saw the price point I knew it was time to get my own. Its been very useful for my video and photo projects and gave me the range and sharpness I needed without having to be up close for certain shots. This is a consistent lens that doesn't depreciate. Great one to add to my kit.
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