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

Started Mar 28, 2022 | Discussions thread
paratom Veteran Member • Posts: 3,019
Re: Are you happy with your Canon RF 70-200 2.8?
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Gearacquisitionsyndrom wrote:

Hey guys!

Just got this lens and I've tested it on two ocassions. A few wow photos, but not sure I'm completely sold on the lens yet.

Thought I would ask those of you who have this lens: are you happy with it?

Disclaimer: I know there are reviews on Amazon, Youtube etc. Also: I'd prefer if people who know this lens and have used it answers. Not the f4 version or ef version.

Thank you, would love to hear what you guys think.

My main comparison is with the Pentax K-1 coupled with the Pentax 70-200 2.8, which for me was a terrific combo in terms of image quality, but not wonderfully light or good af. I appreciate the AF and weight on the Canon one, but not sure if I think the image quality is up there with the Pentax. I'm using Canon R5.

That's why I wanted to hear your impressions

I have had mine for about 3 weeks.

Shot some kids soccer and handball, some portraits. A lot at f2.8 and some at f4.0.

I am quite happy so far. Seems very sharp even wide open. Some vignetting at f2.8, goes away at f4.0.

The biggest downside it doesnt take TC, but I knew that before.

I really like the light weight and compact packing size.

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