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Are you happy with your Canon RF 70-200 2.8?

Started Mar 28, 2022 | Discussions thread
OP Gearacquisitionsyndrom Regular Member • Posts: 156
Re: Are you happy with your Canon RF 70-200 2.8?

jaypike wrote:

I've had this lens two months now and used it on a bunch of sporting events and several commercial gigs with great success.

I've had the previous EF mount versions on my 1dxii and 5dmk3 and feel it falls right in line with those.

I'm a little unnerved by the fact that it expands in and out as I worry this opens up the potential for dust in the barrel (yes, I know there are filters that the air goes through in side the lens... but still). For shooting hockey, when I'm working a hole in the glass, having the front of the lens expand and contract is actually a pain.

Other than that, the IQ is amazing and its certainly a light lens to carry around.

jp

Thank you Jay for sharing your insights! I guess the way you have to twist the zoom is the compromise for smaller size, but I see your point!

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