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Old March 13th 04, 05:38 AM
Roger N. Clark (change username to rnclark)
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Default 200 mm IS: a hole in Canon lens line?

I've had the following lens lineup for my Canon 35mm and DSLR
cameras (all canon lenses):

24mm, 28-135 IS, 100-400 L IS, 500 f/4 L IS, + 1.4 and 2x TCs.

I always found the 100-400 soft. I could make fine 8x10 enlargements,
but not critically sharp larger ones. So, I replaced the 100-400
with a 300 f/4 L IS (very sharp). But now I have a hole from
between 135 and 300 mm. What I want is a 200 mm f/2.8 L IS lens,
which at present does not exist in the Canon lineup).
I've heard the 70-200 f/2.8 L is sharp, but what do you think?
How about the 200 f/2.8 non-IS?

Roger


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Old March 13th 04, 05:56 AM
Fred A. Miller
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Default 200 mm IS: a hole in Canon lens line?

Roger N. Clark (change username to rnclark) wrote:

I've had the following lens lineup for my Canon 35mm and DSLR
cameras (all canon lenses):

24mm, 28-135 IS, 100-400 L IS, 500 f/4 L IS, + 1.4 and 2x TCs.

I always found the 100-400 soft. I could make fine 8x10 enlargements,
but not critically sharp larger ones. So, I replaced the 100-400
with a 300 f/4 L IS (very sharp). But now I have a hole from
between 135 and 300 mm. What I want is a 200 mm f/2.8 L IS lens,
which at present does not exist in the Canon lineup).
I've heard the 70-200 f/2.8 L is sharp, but what do you think?
How about the 200 f/2.8 non-IS?


Roger, the 70-200 f/2.8 L IS VERY sharp, but because for the types of
photography I shoot, I use a wider lens (use the 18-55), and 100mm f/2.8
macro USM I bought the 200 f/2.8 USM for some wildlife shots. I took a "quick
pic" with it recent right after I got it, just to "check it out" - VERY
gloomy winter day. The shot is hand held with just a UV filter. Sending it
via private cover.

Fred

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Old March 13th 04, 01:27 PM
Bart van der Wolf
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"Roger N. Clark (change username to rnclark)" wrote in
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How about the 200 f/2.8 non-IS?


Very sharp, well built. One of my favorites, but that obviously also depends
on the type of work.

Bart


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Old March 13th 04, 06:32 PM
steve
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Default 200 mm IS: a hole in Canon lens line?

The 70-200mm f/2.8L IS is my favorite lens -- extremely sharp, excellent
build quality, great bokeh.

It is a bit heavy, and somewhat expensive as well, but well worth the
cash I spent on it.

I wish all Canon lenses were this sharp and had such good contrast and
color.

Steve


Roger N. Clark (change username to rnclark) wrote:
I've had the following lens lineup for my Canon 35mm and DSLR
cameras (all canon lenses):

24mm, 28-135 IS, 100-400 L IS, 500 f/4 L IS, + 1.4 and 2x TCs.

I always found the 100-400 soft. I could make fine 8x10 enlargements,
but not critically sharp larger ones. So, I replaced the 100-400
with a 300 f/4 L IS (very sharp). But now I have a hole from
between 135 and 300 mm. What I want is a 200 mm f/2.8 L IS lens,
which at present does not exist in the Canon lineup).
I've heard the 70-200 f/2.8 L is sharp, but what do you think?
How about the 200 f/2.8 non-IS?

Roger



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Old March 13th 04, 08:18 PM
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Default 200 mm IS: a hole in Canon lens line?

Roger,

If you are looking for extremely sharp and can live without IS or a few mm
consider the 180 f:3.5L Macro. Another possibility if you can find one is
the 200mm f:1.8L

Norm
 




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