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Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 USM 'L' Review

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The Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 USM 'L' lens performs exceptionally well on a full-frame camera, with minimal vignetting and sharp, clear images across different focal lengths and apertures. It is a versatile lens suitable for a variety of photography applications, particularly for events.

The Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 USM 'L' lens is a top performer on a full-frame camera. It provides a much wider angle of view, making it more versatile for photography. The lens delivers sharp, high-contrast images with minimal fringing and chromatic aberration, especially when stopped down to apertures like f/4 and f/5.6.

Pros
  • Sharp and clear images
  • Minimal fringing and chromatic aberration
  • Versatile for various photography applications
  • Excellent performance on full-frame
Cons
  • Presence of vignetting
  • Slight softness in extreme corners at maximum aperture

Even at the maximum aperture of f/2.8, the lens maintains excellent image quality, with only slight softness in the extreme corners. Vignetting is present but can be managed using peripheral illumination on the camera.

The Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 USM 'L' lens is a top performer on a full-frame camera. It provides a much wider angle of view, making it more versatile for photography. The lens delivers sharp, high-contrast images with minimal fringing and chromatic aberration, especially when stopped down to apertures like f/4 and f/5.6. Even at the maximum aperture of f/2.8, the lens maintains excellent image quality, with only slight softness in the extreme corners. Vignetting is present but can be managed using peripheral illumination on the camera. Overall, it is a fantastic lens with impressive image quality and minimal drawbacks, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Overall, it is a fantastic lens with impressive image quality and minimal drawbacks, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

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Christopher Frost

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