Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Lens

by Geoff 16 Sep 0 Comments

Canon EF 200mm f2L IS USM

The Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Lensis a very large lens which has great applications for sporting and nature photography in low light.
The Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM Lens with its f/2 aperture sets new standards for selective focus and extremely fine bokeh.

This lens uses fluorite and UD lens elements for excellent chromatic aberration correction and is very light weight and compact for its aperture compared to previous f/2, 200mm lenses, but it is not a small lens.

This lens can be very suited for fast sports events and nature. Portrait photographers also love this focal length and it has become very popular with its beautiful bokeh. This lens will be excellent for close up nature with its large aperture of f/2.0.

Also do not forget the telephoto lens for use in landscape scenes, very dramatic images can be obtained by isolating a selection of a landscape for beautiful images.

Canon make a very nice range of short prime telephoto lenses, which are suited to a range of photographic subjects from portrait, nature and sporting events to name a few. The range of these telephoto lenses are summarised in the following list:

EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Autofocus Lens – A cheaper version of the more expensive f/1.4 lens
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Autofocus Lens – A superb portrait lens for use in low light
EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Telephoto Lens – Low light telephoto lens
EF 135mm f/2.0L USM Autofocus Telephoto Lens -Low light telephoto lens
EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Telephoto Lens – An excellent performing f/2.8 telephoto lens
EF 200mm f/2L IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Lens – An exceptional lens for use in low light for sports and nature

The selection of a short telephoto lens will depend on several factors:

Firstly decide if you want the quality and large aperture of a prime or the flexibility of a zoom.
Some of these primes come in several different apertures at the same focal length, this choice will need to be made on cost and aperture required.
Do you need a larger aperture for creative effects.
Choose the focal length of lens required.

There are many superb sample images with this lens on the Flickr site.

Specifications

Focal Length, 200 mm
Aperture Maximum, f/2
Aperture Minimum, f/32
Camera Mount Type, Canon EF
Format Compatibility, 35mm Film, Full Frame Digital Sensor, Canon APS-C
Angle of View, 12°
Minimum Focus Distance, 6.23′, 1.9 metres
Magnification, 0.12 times
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:8.3
12 Groups, 17 Elements
Diaphragm Blades, 8
Filter Thread, 52 mm
Dimensions (DxL), 5.0 x 8.2″, 12.70 x 20.83 cm
Weight, 5.6 lb, 2.54 kg
Image Stabilizer gives equivalent of four stops faster shutter speeds
Two stage image stabilization, dual axis camera shake correction or vertical axis only for panning
Fluorite & UD elements
Full time manual focus override
Focus preset function allows for returning to a specifically set focus point
Circular aperture producing attractive background bokeh
Dust & moisture resistance
Tripod collar can be removed.