Canon 70-200mm f/4L

[DisneyFreak06]

I've been reading all the posts and recommendations about lenses through here, and reviews on other sites as well. I believe I've decided to get my first L series glass. I had an old film Rebel XS, but I bought an XT about 6 weeks ago. I had a sigma 28-200 mm lens, but it doesn't work with my new XT, and I contacted sigma and it's too old to be re-chipped. I loved my sigma lens and I used it all the time-it was my walk around lens. It had come with me to Europe 3 times, WDW twice, and not to mention I don't know how many weddings/baptisms/family events. In fact once I bought it, I never put the kit lens on it again! I don't think I'm interested in buying another non-canon lens, just in case I buy another camera, and I don't want to have the same problem. I'm just wondering if anyone can post pictures they've taken with the Canon 70-200mm f/4L lens. I'm not buying the IS version, as this is stretching my budget as it is. I had looked into the 75-300 lens, but I feel it's worth it for me to try the L glass.

Please post any pictures with this lens! I need to feel like I'm making the right choice! Thanks

 

[boBQuincy]

Canon's 70-200 f/4 is a very good lens, sharp, quick focusing, and well built.

 

[We-Luv-Disney]

I had one for 2 years, it is a great lens! I sold it to buy the f2.8 version and was disappointed by it, The f4 version is much sharper! The only bad thing about the one I bought was that I had to send it Canon to be calibrated, it had a back focusing issue:[

 

[DisneyFreak06]

Thank you boBQuincy and We-Luv-Disney. Those are beautiful pictures. I looked and them and ordered the lens! I ordered from cameracanada, it's easier to order from Canada because you never know what you'll end up paying once something crosses the border! This way I can also get a $30 rebate through Canon Canada. I'll post some pictures once I get the lens, but I'll warn you, I'm still learning!

 

[boBQuincy]

Thank you boBQuincy and We-Luv-Disney. Those are beautiful pictures. I looked and them and ordered the lens!

That was way too easy! It usually takes at least a half dozen posts from us before someone goes and drops a lot of loot on some new equipment.

Enjoy your new lens!

 

[DisneyFreak06]

That was way too easy! It usually takes at least a half dozen posts from us before someone goes and drops a lot of loot on some new equipment.

Enjoy your new lens!

I think I had already decided (don't I sound certain!), but I just wanted to see a few pics from people I trusted before I went out and bought one. I am crazy for spending the money, but I couldn't stand not having good enough reach. I'm going to have so much fun with this lens, I have a wedding coming up, plus we have a big festival during Labor Day weekend, and I'm taking a trip to Toronto and maybe a trip to Maine... If it's here by Friday (which I doubt, but I hear they ship fast) I'll take it to a parade too... I can't wait!!!

 

[jann1033]

i love my 70-200f4 so i don't think you will regret the purchase one bit..... but i just went to toronto and didn't use it at all, used my 28-135 instead which i basically never used at home...it worked great so now that is my walk around but since i just got the tokina fisheye last sat i really like that one as well....at least now i have 3 great lenses to play with

btw bob fantastic photo was that with your teleconverter or cropped ....or are you personal friends with that flamingo and he let you get that close?

 

[boBQuincy]

btw bob fantastic photo was that with your teleconverter or cropped ....or are you personal friends with that flamingo and he let you get that close?

Thanks, but my bad, the flamingo photo was taken with my 55-200 set at 200. The bird was only maybe 10 feet away and I moved slowly because he was watching me closely!

This one was with the 70-200:

 

[minie_meese]

I love this lens. I have not regretted anything about it. For me it was the right balance of quality, cost and weight.

Enjoy

 

[DisneyFreak06]

I'm sure I'm going to love the lens. Great pics everyone! Thanks again. Anyone else can keep posting pictures here, I'm enjoying them. (Just pretend the tv is my computer.)

 

[jann1033]

remember as soon as you get your lens to take the required "tiger Shot"

btw bob it's still a great photo no matter what lens you used

 

[We-Luv-Disney]

OK, heres a few more for your viewing enjoyment

 

[boBQuincy]

OK, heres a few more for your viewing enjoyment

Nice photos! I really like the Christmas tree & castle photo, the perspective is excellent.

 

[Snurk71]

I know the saying "if you have to ask you can't afford it". But ballpark, how much is this lens (US$) - IS and non-IS (at least I think there is an IS version)?

 

[We-Luv-Disney]

I know the saying "if you have to ask you can't afford it". But ballpark, how much is this lens (US$) - IS and non-IS (at least I think there is an IS version)?

I think the non IS version is going for about $570-$600. The IS model (which I have heard great things about) is going for around $1050.

 

[minie_meese]

There is quite a range in price from the f4.0 to the f2.8 IS. I paid about $500 used from bhphoto in good condition for the f4.0 non-IS version. You can get it new for about $550. I think this is pretty reasonable but it is not cheap.

The IS version jumps the price of the 4.0 to a little over $1000. The f2.8 non IS version is a little more than the f4.0 IS version. The 2.8 IS version jumps the price to over $1500

The other thing to consider is the weight. I think there is more than a pound, maybe a pound and a half difference between the 4.0 non IS and the 2.8 IS.

 

[jann1033]

check around and see , like everything else, since i got mine new about 7-8 months ago for a little under $500( google was running a money off deal plus it was on sale) if you can stand it )) sometimes it pays to wait and keep your eye out and someone will have a good deal.i can't for the life of me remember where i got it, maybe J&R. i just got a new tokina lens on sale for about 115 less than anyone else was selling it for via buydig, just keep checking and use reseller or someone to compare prices

 

[handicap18]

OK, heres a few more for your viewing enjoyment

WOW! Awesome photos! Well done!!!

I can't wait to get back to Disney during the holiday's.

 

[DisneyFreak06]

I have to say thanks again for all the great pictures! They really are amazing. I can't wait for my lens!! I only wish that I was planning a trip to WDW!

 

[jann1033]

I have to say thanks again for all the great pictures! They really are amazing. I can't wait for my lens!! I only wish that I was planning a trip to WDW!

me too!... i keep thinking...30/40d or disney 30/40 d or disney...thinking the new camera and camping in S.Carolina might win again this yr