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The Canon 70-200 f2.8L II lens should be in every Canon shooter’s kit. It’s one of those must-have lenses. The image quality is truly beautiful, and owning this lens has immediately improved my portfolio.
It’s heavy, it’s expensive, but it’s a Canon, and it’s worth every penny.
Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS II Review
The time is drawing near for me to provide a comprehensive update on this review. A great deal has changed since this lens was released. We have the Canon 5DS R that now shoots 50MP, and Sony has started making cameras that people care about. So, how does this lens perform even with these high-megapixel cameras?
From my tests, fantastic. Here is a shot taken with the 5DS R.
What I Love About This Lens
I know they say a better camera won’t make you a better photographer, but this lens will. And any pro would agree with me.
The lens produces extremely sharp, clean images. The edges look great. Image stabilization is a really handy feature and works great.
When I originally purchased this lens, I used it exclusively on my Canon 5D Mark II. Now, I use it on my Sony A7R with the Metabones Adapter. Although this slows down the autofocus and confuses the image stabilizer, I still find it enjoyable. I actually use it for many videos. You have to get further back, but it compresses your shots in a unique and beautiful way. I always try to shoot with long lenses with video, and this lens definitely does it for me.
Canon 70-200mm F2.8 IS II Bokah Samples
Wow, it’s nice! The only bokeh I’ve liked more is from my Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm f2.8. But this lens has an incredible creamy bokeh. It just makes every image look magical.
What I Don’t Like About Canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS II
Not much else to note, except that it’s big and heavy. But that’s to be expected, and you can’t hold that against it. I wish it were cheaper.
The main problem I have with this lens is that I don’t have heavy-duty tripods. I use medium/lightweight tripods. Therefore, any long exposures in landscape photography become problematic due to vibrations. The lighter-weight tripods just can’t support the weight of the lens. You’ll need something heavier and bigger to support it. It’s not a big deal, and I don’t use this lens for landscape photography too often, so I can make it work for me.
I Wish It Were Black
I don’t like the attention it draws when I am in questionable areas of the world. I wish Canon would make a black one. I know many people share this sentiment.
Canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS II Sample Photos
