Author Topic: Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM (Read 5611 times)

Peter · « **on:** February 02, 2008, 07:56 »

I have set my eye on this lens:

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM

Price: 650 eur / USD

can anyone tell me is it worth it? any bad things I should know about this lens?

I want to shoot portraits in the distance, or wildlife, but for stock photography, so quality must be superb.

sharply_done · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2008, 08:29 »

I used to have the first version of this lens (the primary difference is a built-in hood) and liked it. I used it for studio portrait work (here's a sample shot), and for that it was very good. I never used this lens outside of the studio. If you intend to make full body shots with good background separation using this lens your studio will have to be fairly long. I sold this lens after a year or so because I didn't use it as much as I could have - I have a 70-200mm that is much more versatile.

This lens does not have the reach necessary for shooting wildlife - for that you will need at least a 400mm lens.

Peter · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2008, 10:08 »

tnx!

can you please post small portion of image, that is 100% croop, so I can see the sharpness?

Freezingpictures · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2008, 10:24 »

@Chode, I think with this lens you do not have to fear it is not sharp enough..

sharply_done · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2008, 10:38 »

Sorry, I'm not going to go digging through old material, but I will show you another sample.

Sharpness and CA are not going to be problems for you with this lens - especially if you shoot with a less than flagship camera. It is, afterall, among Canon's top of the line lenses!

Peter · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2008, 02:55 »

tnx!

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