Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM
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Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM review: 31 facts and highlights
1. widest aperture
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
f/2.8
Canon EF 50mm F/1.2L USM: f/1.2
2. chromatic aberration
The lateral chromatic aberration result from the DxOMark set of metrics. Chromatic aberration is a type of distortion which results in color fringing along edges within the image. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
3µm
Canon EF 180mm F/3.5L Macro USM: 1µm
3. minimum focus distance
This is the closest distance that the lens can focus. A shorter minimum focus distance allows you to get closer to your subject, and is particularly important when doing macro photography.
1.2m
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM: 0.15m
4. has a silent focus motor built into the lens
Lenses with built-in focus motor focus faster and more quietly than lenses without a focus motor which rely on the camera's body focus motor.
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM
82% have it
5. sharpness result
The sharpness result from the DxOMark set of metrics. This result is based on the MTF (modulation transfer function) measurement, and gives an overall indication of the sharpness of images produced by the lens. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
12P-MPix
Canon EF 24mm F/2.8 IS USM: 17P-MPix
6. DxOMark score
DxOMark is a set of tests to measure the performance and quality of lenses and cameras. The DxOMark score is the overall score given to the lens. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
17
Canon EF 85mm F/1.2L II USM: 28
7. transmission
The transmission result from the DxOMark set of metrics. Transmission refers to the amount of light that reaches the sensor through all of the glass elements of a lens, with a lower TStop signifying more light. This is important as less light reaching the sensor can lead to the requirement of higher ISOs or slower shutter speeds. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
3.4TStop
Canon EF 85mm F/1.2L II USM: 1.4TStop
8. minimum focal length
A shorter minimum focal length allows you to get more of the scene in the photo, and offers a wider angle of view than longer focal lengths.
70mm
Canon EF 35mm F/2 IS USM: 0.24mm
9. has built-in optical image stabilization
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM
53% have it
10. Has focus motor
Lenses with a built-in focus motor can autofocus even if the camera does not have its own focus motor.
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM
95% have it
11. distortion
The distortion result from the DxOMark set of metrics. Distortion in the lens refers to the variation of magnification throughout the image. More distortion will result in straight lines being recorded incorrectly in the image. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
0.1%
Canon EF 600mm F/4L IS II USM: 0%
12. weight
1.49kg
Canon EF 400mm F/4 DO IS II USM: 2.1g
13. widest aperture at maximum focal length
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
2.8f
Canon EF 50mm F/1.2L USM: 1.2f
14. Has rounded aperture blades
Similar to the number of aperture blades, rounded blades affect the way the light gets through to the sensor. Rounded blades, often only found on more expensive lenses, improve the appearance of the out-of-focus areas. This allows you to attain better, softer looking bokeh in your photos.
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM
66% have it
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15. optical zoom
The zoom range is the ratio between the longest and shortest focal lengths. A higher zoom range means that the lens is more versatile.
2.85x
Canon EF-S 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6 IS: 11.1x
16. Front element doesn't rotate
The front element doesn’t rotate. This is important if you use filters, as some such as polarising or gradient filters have to be orientated a certain way.
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM
48% have it
17. Can focus to infinity
Many lenses allow you to focus to infinity. This is essential when you wish to take photos including far off objects, such as when shooting landscapes, in order to make sure everything is sharp and in focus.
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM
76% have it
18. Has a metal mount
A metal mount is generally superior to a plastic mount as it is more durable.
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM
87% have it
19. Lens hood is reversible
The lens hood can screw onto the lens in reverse so that you can keep it on your camera at all times, ready to use.
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM
8% have it
20. Weather sealed
Device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures due to any kind of weather.
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM
32% have it
21. smallest aperture at maximum focal length
A smaller aperture reduces the amount of light reaching the sensor. This is important in bright conditions where a wider aperture could result in your image being overexposed. Another advantage is that with a smaller aperture you get a greater depth of field, and can keep all of the image in focus.
32f
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM: 45f
22. vignetting
The vignetting result from the DxOMark set of metrics. Vignetting refers to when the brightness of an image changes from the center towards the edges, resulting in darkened corners. A result of 0 is perfect and the image will have no vignetting. Tested with Nikon D7000 or Canon 7D. Source: DxOMark.
-0.3
Canon EF 24mm F/2.8 IS USM: 2
23. maximum focal length
A longer maximum focal length allows you to focus in on a small part of a scene, and offers a narrower angle of view than shorter focal lengths.
200mm
Canon EF 800mm F/5.6L IS USM: 800mm
24. Includes lens hood
It comes with a lens hood so that you don’t have to buy it separately. These are used to block strong light sources, such as the sun, from the lens to prevent glare and lens flare.
Canon EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS II USM
31% have it
25. minimum angle of view
At the longest end of the lens you get the narrowest angle of view. This allows you to fit a small portion of the scene into the photograph, such as when you are zooming in on a subject (based on APS-C format).
12°
Canon EF 800mm F/5.6L IS USM: 3°
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