MillionVoltss Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Does anyone here have any experience with the canon EF 70-200mm f4L USM lense ? Whats it like at night, should it be my second lense or for general use ? I like taking scenery pictures and wildlife and general pictures and what something with more zoom than my 18-55. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundayx Veteran Posted November 14, 2010 Veteran Share Posted November 14, 2010 f4 doesn't sound too good for night/wildlife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzy88ss Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 depends on your budget. That's their cheapest "pro" zoom, so it's not as good as the IS or F2.8 models. Maybe look into a sigma 70-200mm f2.8 for a little bit more. The extra aperture is pretty important. If you have a shutter speed of 1/250 @ f4, the f2.8 lens will let you go to 1/500, which is quite a big improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0moonman0o Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 it is a great good weather lens, it's quite sharp at f4 wide open. just keep the shutter speed up and u'll be fine. else a 2nd hand 70-200 is L is probably better choice. 70-200 f4 or 70-200 f4 is L is more of a travel use lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasethebase Reporter Posted November 19, 2010 Reporter Share Posted November 19, 2010 The 70-200 is a very expensive, but a great lens. I'm no expert but it really is a cracking lens. If your only lens is a 18-55 kit, then I imagine you're new to DSLR photography like myself. If you're on a budget, I'd recommend going for what I've just ordered, Canon's 55-250 lens, gives more zoom and leaves no gap between your kit and the new lens, plus it's great for beginners. But I don't know if you're a beginner from your post, all I have is the fact you have a kit lens so I'm making assumptions here, don't take what I've said offensively if you are well versed in the DSLR world. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argote Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Well, the 70-200/4 L USM is a much sharper lens than the 55-250 Here's some more info on the 70-200/4 that you might find useful: http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/55/cat/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasethebase Reporter Posted November 19, 2010 Reporter Share Posted November 19, 2010 Well, the 70-200/4 L USM is a much sharper lens than the 55-250 Here's some more info on the 70-200/4 that you might find useful: http://www.slrgear.c...oduct/55/cat/11 Of course, it's a professional lens and almost 5x the price! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argote Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 You may be thinking about the 70-200/4 IS, the non stabilized version is what the OP is going for (I think) and that is cheaper. Still more expensive than the 55-250 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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