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Canon's sleeper

Started Nov 24, 2013 | User reviews thread
Alastair Norcross
Alastair Norcross Veteran Member • Posts: 9,874
Re: Canon's sleeper
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Kevin Jorgensen wrote:

1962sg wrote:

One of the two sharpest lenses I've ever seen. Sharper, even, than the much vaunted 70-200 F:2.8 IS USM. This lens easily has the best bokeh I've ever seen. USM motor is fast and can have the stroke shortened for even faster focusing. The only thing I wish is that Canon would include the $200 tripod mount with the lens. Fortunately the tripod mount from the 70-200 F:4 USM (non-IS) will fit. Absolutely amazing lens for well under $1000.

It don't beat the 70-200f2.8L IS II at 200mms, at any setting. You say its one of two of the sharpest lenses you've ever seen. How many have you seen?

I have both (the 200 F2.8 and the 70-200 F2.8L IS II). I would say they are about the same at 200mm. Both very sharp indeed. If doing a comparison, it's important to really crank up the shutter speed. The IS on the zoom gives an advantage for critical focus at any speeds under 1/1000. Remember, the 1/focal length guideline is just that, a guideline. The greater the magnification, the more you'll see some camera shake, even at quite high speeds, especially on crop cameras. I use my 200 prime on my 7D for basketball (not allowed the zoom, because it's too long), and shoot at 1/1000. Even then, it could be a bit sharper with a faster shutter speed.

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