Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras

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Super-compact and light, this lens is compatible with all EOS cameras and ideal for digital SLRs - when used on the EOS Digital Rebel, it's equivalent to an approx. 90-320mm lens. The 13-element design's new optical coatings are optimized for digital cameras. It focuses down to under 4 feet (1.2m), and its Micro USM-powered AF is faster than ever, due to new electronics within the lens.
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- Focuses down to under 4 feet (1.2m)
- Micro USM-powered AF is faster than ever
- 55-200mm Focal Length and 1:4.5-5.6 Maximum Aperture
- 52mm Filter Size
- Compatible with all EOS cameras
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 "Excelent" 2009-03-28
By Nelly Ivonne Murillo (Honduras, Centro America)
I think this lent is excelent, you can capture image with a long distance. and the imagin are great.

 "good job" 2008-06-01
By K. Cook (Richmond, VA)
An all around good product, this lens does exactly what it intends to do. Nothing amazing, but doesn't disappoint if you're looking for a standard medium zoom lens. Relatively light-weight, and quick and easy to put on.

 "Get what you pay for... in a good way" 2008-04-08
By J. Mannion (Connecticut, USA)
You can't drop $200 and change on an entry level telephoto and expect it to be the most stunning piece of equipment you've ever laid eyes on. In that regard, I think the 55-200 does remarkably well. A bit of a learning curve involved, as it's not the fastest lens in the land.



It performs very well for sporting events, especially in the day. Nighttime sports are a cinch to shoot as long as the field/stadium lights are above average.



I love it to bits, I wouldn't travel anywhere without it in my camera bag (at least until I put aside enough coin for a real heavy-hitter telephoto). :)

 "2 Thumbs up!" 2007-01-31
By T. Summers (Washington D.C.)
Excellent lens very fast and gets you up close and personal. I really like the color quality as well as the quick AF functionality. Highly recommend for anyone who is wanting nice closeups pictures while shooting from a distance.

 "For the price ...Just PERFECT!" 2006-06-27
By R. Gutstein (Aventura, FL USA)
The Canon EF 55-200mm II USM is definitly worth the price. Autofocus responds well at all focal lengths. (See my photos for ballgame action & family portraits)


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Canon EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

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The Canon EF 100-300mm lens completes a fusion of state-of-the-art electronics, mechanical precision, and optical excellence. The fully electronic EF lens mount is unique among 35mm SLR cameras, operating silently and reliably due to the complete elimination of mechanical couplings. It has a custom- designed autofocus motor and microprocessor, and employs ultrasonic motor technology, aspherical lens elements, flourite crystal and ultralow-dispersion glass. The EF 100-300mm is designed for use with all EOS cameras, allows auto and manual focus modes, rear focusing system, and has an affordable price.
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Technical Details

- EF mount; telephoto zoom lens
- Inner focusing; full-time manual focus
- 100-300mm focal length
- f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture
- Ring-type UltraSonic Motor (USM)
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 "Detail" 2009-09-29
By L. Smith
All summer I have been taking pictures of dragonflies and damselflies. The detail is amazing!

I can see the hair on the legs of dragonfly! Wonderful! A little slow to focus sometimes but overall the picture quality is so much better than a Tamron my spouse was using.

 "There's a reason it's been around for a while" 2009-05-17
By Isaac E. Harrell (Richmond, VA 23220)
With the constant release of new lenses, it's impressive to find a reasonably-priced zoom with staying power. The Canon EF 100-300 is one of those lenses, maintaining it's position in their lineup for over a decade. While it cannot compete with the L-series lenses, especially the 70-200 f/2.8, it offers a great range within a reasonable price. On a DSLR with low-noise at higher ISO setting, bringing up the ISO is a fair trade for the performance it offers. True, I drool when I look at the 70-200 models, but this one has been a constant and trustworthy companion for events, especially when shooting outdoor events where I prefer a low profile for more effective candid shots. While my next purchase will probably be a 70-200, there's no way I would give this one up.

 "Not for me" 2009-02-12
By L. Jones (Johnson City, NY United States)
This is not a lens for anyone shooting events indoors.

It MAY be great for those of you who don't mind using flash, but I really try not to (preference here). So, others like it and keep in mind the type of photography you do and take it for a test drive - returned.

 "I'm no expert, but I really love this lens..." 2008-05-19
By Jimmy! (Florida Panhandle)
I'm no professional, but I love taking photos. I have the XTi and only have two lenses so far: the 28-105 and this one, the 100-300. In reading several reviews, I seem to not be alone in this setup.



Overall, I absolutely love this lens and haven't had any problems with it in the six months I've had it. My images stay pretty sharp throughout the zoom range and I rarely have light problems. Most notably, I recently used this lens to shoot an evening choir concert at the church where I work. Despite the low light and the distance, I was able to get some well balanced, crisp, and well-lit shots of the people singing.



If you're just the average joe-photographer looking for a great telephoto zoom, I'd very highly recommend this lens. If you're any sort of professional, read the more intelligent reviews around here for the information you're looking for.

 "Canon telephoto zoom lens is great." 2008-05-03
By Ada Hinton
Though it can take some time to learn to use it, it has been very helpful in taking pictures that can't be taken with a normal point and shoot.


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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM SLR Lens for Select Digital Rebel and EOS SLRs

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With its effective focal length range of approximately 16-35mm in 35mm format, the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is a remarkable lens with outstanding image quality that will take your photography into new dimensions and areas of dramatic expression.The super-wide zoom not only gives you the freedom to get exactly what you want in the shot, it dramatically alters perspective to allow for dynamic expression. The lens allows you to get extremely close to subjects, exaggerating the difference in size between a near object and its background. Creative photographers can use this phenomenon to create excellent separation between subject and background for a strong sense of presence, or for a pan-focus effect with everything from foreground to background sharply in focus.Exceptionally light and compact for its focal length range, the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM also has an incredibly close minimum focusing distance of just 24cm.A ring-type USM works in concert with the camera to provide super-fast, precision auto focusing and predictive tracking - with full manual override available at any time.Designed specifically for digital photography, the lens has specially shaped lens elements and Super Spectra coatings to suppress ghosting and flare, which can be caused by reflections off digital camera sensors. An exclusive optional lens hood can further reduce the incidence of flare.A circular aperture provides a pleasing background blur when shooting with a wide aperture; ideal for creating a sense of depth and getting your subject or model to stand out from the background.
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- EF-S mount for Digital Rebel, EOS 20D, EOS 30D, Digital Rebel XT and Digital Rebel XTi with shorter back focus than ordinary EF lenses
- Compact, lightweight design
- 18-55mm focal length
- f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture
- Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM)
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 "This appears to be the USM version of the I or II kit lens." 2009-05-17
By Itsmeagain! (Nobamaburg)
The kit lens that came with a Canon EOS camera was not this USM lens, but this USM version could be purchased separately. The front lens surround will state USM in red; see the second customer image. Based on that customer image I would say this is series II (rather than series I), but it doesn't make much difference since optical quality is only so-so, and neither of them have IS (image stabilization). Build quality is on the cheap side. I am surprised to see this old lens still being sold, and at such a high price (I guess the letters USM demand a high premium). The kit lens versions have been replaced by the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens. There is no USM version of the newest kit lens, but it does have IS, is much better optically, has a little better build, and costs much less than 200 dollars!

 "Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM SLR Lens " 2008-09-26
By Philscbx (Mpls, Minnesota)
This is the Kit Lens that came with the 30D purchased new from National Camera.

Pay attention to the title. If the lens is marked just as the title, then we are on the same page.

Don't get suckered into a kit lens.

It will end up on a deep shelf a month later.



Don't test lens performance in bright sun or showroom.

Go to typical dim area to see what you need to do without flash to get decent results.

Now put on real lens to compare.



I ended up with the Wide Angle EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Autofocus for about $1200.

This lens is built the same as the red banded L series quality, but made special for the non full frame digital cameras. Like most of them from 50D on down.



The kit lens listed in title is 1/10 the weight, and 1/4 the physical size.

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 "NOT a USM" 2008-05-12
By (XQ)Clayborn
I dont know what lens everyone else here got but look at the photo on this product page.. this is NOT a USM lens, it does not say USM anywhere on the lens which means it is NOT a USM lens, at least the one I have is not a USM.

 "Was good when first purchased... " 2008-04-21
By Sarah Mahaffye
I have this lens, because it came with my Rebel XT. It was the first SLR camera I ever owned, and good deal that it came with it's own lens. Well, when I first had it... it worked pretty good. My pictures were pretty sharp and good quality.



NOW, it looks like I take pictures with a child's toy digital camera. I use it on my 20D now, and it is HORRIBLE. My pictures are blurry and not sharp, you can see EVERY pixel. I mostly shoot models, and it's NOT cutting it anymore. I bout the 50mm lens, and the quality difference is incredible. I really would be baffled if anyone bought this to OWN. It's okay for a lens you get with a camera, but besides that, I think it's the worse lens out there for Canon cameras.

 "Basic Lens for Beginner" 2008-01-20
By C. Chan (CA)
I got this lens to go with my Canon EOS 6.3MP Digital Rebel Camera. This is a very basic lens not for professional photographers. The lens works great and has taken photos of images that I need most of the time. There are two things I don't like about this lens though 1) the Canon snap on cap doesn't stay on ALL the time. I have to make sure the cap is securely on and fiddle with it or else the cap falls off in the bag. 2) the lens exterior part is made of plastics so must take extra care when using it or it will get damaged easily. Otherwise, this is a decent lens for beginners to tote around.


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Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Lens

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A handy, compact zoom lens for versatile and easy subject selection while traveling, etc. The highest optical performance in its class, plus the convenience of focusing as close as 2.3 feet over the entire zooming range. A powerful ring-type USM drive provides silent, high-speed autofocusing, plus the wide zooming range provides an easy, enjoyable picture-taking experience.
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- Handy, compact zoom lens for versatile and easy subject selection while travelling
- Incorporates Canon's Image Stabilization (IS) technology
- Powerful ring-type USM drive provides silent, high-speed autofocusing
- Optimized to suppress ghosting and flaring, ideal for use with digital cameras
- Rugged dust-proof and drip-proof construction, designed for professional photographers working in harsh environments
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 "My only travel lens..." 2010-01-13
By pereirap
The only lens you need to carry when traveling. The choice was between a two lens solution of a 24-70/f2.8 + 70-200/f2.8 or just this one lens. I rented the 70-200/f2.8 and this lens to try them back to back. The weight differential is not that noticeable. The choice came to lower overall weight of the one lens solution over the two lens solution. The compromise was in losing the f2.8 capability. I shoot with a 5D mk II and already have a 24-70/f2.8, the plan was to use the 24-70/f2.8 for indoors/lower light and the 28-300 as the outdoor/bright light solution. However knowing my intense dislike for changing lenses. It turns out that I am seldom using the 24-70/f2.8 anymore. For recent travel I just carried the 28-300 lens as the sole lens and addressed the low light requirements by carrying the very compact EX270 flash Canon Speedlite 270EX Flash for Canon Digital SLR Cameras



The 28-300 is definitely heavy but it is still lighter than a camera bag full of lenses. I have done away with the 5D strap and use the following strap Op/Tech Bino/Cam Harness, Elastic Version for Cameras & Binoculars - Black which takes the load off the neck and makes it more evenly distributed on the shoulders. It has the added advantage that it keeps the camera/lens close to your body when hiking rather than swing out and hit something that the neck strap is prone to do.



If you are looking for a one lens solution look no further. It is the L lens to get...

 "Best Lens In Its Class" 2010-01-09
By Mevbo (Akron, Ohio)
It was a long road of trial and error to get me to this lens. I have owned a (All Canon) 18-55 kit lens, a 28-135IS, a 100 macro 2.8IS, a 18-200IS, a 70-300IS, a 70-300DOIS, and a 100-400LIS as either combos or do it all lenses. All the while not completely happy with them (All were sold). I finally bucked up and decided to give this lens a try. I have not looked back once. I read the reviews and found them very helpful, so after having this for about 6 months decided to write one myself. This lens is very often overlooked do to its weight and price. Its reviews while solid were not stellar. I can not put to words how happy I am that I got this lens. The focal length is just plain fantastic and the biggest advantage this lens has. It does like light and performs better outside than in (But most lenses are this way). I get consistent sharp shots at all focal lengths. Auto focus is fast and accurate (Except in low light-it will hunt a bit). IS works great too. Panning mode is great for shooting anything moving left to right or right to left. Just got some great shots of my nephew snow boarding.

Bottom line:

This is an "L" lens and is deserving of the classification.

Focal length can not be touched for the IQ of the shots, period!

Heavy duty construction, very well built.

Heavy! Don't kid yourself that you can get all of these benefits without a tradeoff.

I shoot mostly candid and my kids, but this lens allows me to "Do Anything". Really.

 "The only all in one L zoom" 2010-01-07
By Luving it (Seaside, CA USA)
I use it on 5D shooting mostly kids during field trips.



Pro:



- Good IQ/Color/AF speed, typical L zoom (I'd say it's in the same league as 100-400L and 70-200/2.8 IS L that I used, 28-70L and 70-200/4L probably is better.)

- Good IS

- Hand heldable

- Fast zoom with push pull



Neutral:



- Bought it as second hand with "light use" according to the previous owner. The lens looks good but the damping between the main push/pull cylinders are mostly gone and it sounds like metal to metal when zooming in and out. This also happened to my second hand 28-70 MF ring. L quality is "not forever" after all :)

- The weight is expected and is actually managable if you handled other big L zooms before. better support will bring out better IQ since IS is not everything.



Con:



- Too expensive. I used 40D+ Tamron 18-270 VR, a much cheaper and more flexible combo for the same job. The most obvious advantage of the big L is its unbeatable AF speed and accuracy in any reaonsable lighting condition. Tammy is good, but not in this league. But the price difference is ...





Bottom line -



This is the only real high quality all in one for full frame for bright out door shots.

 "A lens that will blow your socks off!" 2009-12-13
By C. Calder (Florence, SC)
I purchased the EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM lens for my EOS 40D after grueling over it for months. It's a lot of money but after using it, it worth every dime. I had been using the 28-135mm lens and always found myself short in focal length for some shots. The 135mm just isn't enough for many shots. So, I searched and searched and found this lens.



The lens is heavy as others have mentioned but the quality of the photos will ease your pain! I have a couple of different bags to carry it in, depending upon the situation. Let's face it guys & gals, you don't get "something for nothing!" You want that life like shot at any light condition and, you want it at wide angle &/or telephoto ranges; so don't complain!



Canon's quality is obvious in all aspects of this lens from the stabilization system to the fast focus speeds. As you can tell, I in love! This is truly a magnificent lens. It is the 5th Canon Lens that I own. If quality, reliability, flexibility, stability and speed are your game and you take your photography seriously, then this lens is for you. After all, you can buy another body but a lens you keep for a life time.

 "one of the best lenses that will compliment your other lenses" 2009-12-02
By Subodh
I'm not a professional photographer. This was my first L lens. Over a period of time that I acquired other L lenses (70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM, 15mm Fisheye etc) , I've come to realize this lens isn't anywhere lesser in the leagues as other premium Canon lenses like 70-200L lens.



First the Pros:



1. Once you get used to the push-pull zoom, focusing and zooming onto any object, at any distance becomes a snap.

2. Much has been said of the tightening ring, in my experience it has been a life-saver. With the same hand using the zoom push/pull just a flick of finger can increase or decrease the friction and one can adjust how quickly or slowly zoom push pull works.

3. The picture quality is amazing at least on my camera (50D) I did not notice much difference in picture quality between this and the 70-200mm lenses. Maybe it works differently for full-frame cameras.

4. I was quite skeptical about distortions as noted in some of the reviews. But in actual experience, Photoshop always had the correction data since both the 50D and this lens are supported. Its just a matter of loading up the RAW and your PS filters can automatically apply the respective correction for the FL you have the picture taken at.

5. One lens, huge range. One doesn't realize how easy this lens makes it until you've been using it for a while and then one day decide to go back to other lenses.

6. Beautiful pictures, bokeh as well, HDR shots, at least on 50D, there's not a single flaw I could find.

7. The lens is heavy; at least for me it means more stability. Combined with the IS on the lens I can be sure, my hand held shots will rarely have a shake. It may be a matter of personal preference but I did not find the lens to be heavier than two lenses put together to get the same range.

8. For a 3.5, the lens is surprisingly quick(unless in low-light scenarios). I've rarely missed a moment because of the lens. Of course, if you've not used the lens for a while or do not use the fl selector, you could cause the lens to hunt (happened rarely to me but my friends definitely complained about it).



Cons:

1. True, the aperture falls very quickly somewhere after the 50mm range but once you get a hang of how quickly and where, its not much of an issue.

2. In low light conditions, this lens does turn out very slow. Expect grainy, Ghost or long hunting times in the dark. I typically switch to manual focus and manual settings to correct these issues.

3. Obviously, using this lens means you wouldn't be hanging the camera or the lens around your neck. It goes in the backpack!



All in all, I think this is a great lens. It does not replace the 70-200mm plus other lenses to get the same range. It compliments them when you cannot carry multiple lenses. Feel free to look at the images taken by this lens on my Flickr page [...]


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A superior performance, ultra-compact telephoto zoom lens with Canon's Image Stabilization. These Diffractive Optics elements are combined to reduce size and boost image quality. AF is super-fast and silent with a ring-type USM, and it focuses down to 4.6 feet - without rotating the front element. A new zoom lock button keeps the lens safe and secure when not in use or used at the wide angle.
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- Ultra-compact 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4.5 to 5.6 maximum aperture
- Incorporates Canon's Image Stabilization (IS) technology for low-light shooting
- Super-fast and silent autofocus with ring-type USM; 4.6-foot close focus distance
- Optimized to suppress ghosting and flaring; zoom lock button keeps lens secure
- Measures 3 inches in diameter and 5.6 inches long; 1-year warranty; accepts 58mm filters
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 "The BEST lens in my bag... Do not let the nay-sayers scare you off!" 2009-12-04
By Alan Taylor (Chicago, IL United States)
I bought this lens when it was first released back in 2006. After three and a half years of use, I find it consistently the most used lens in my camera bag. Quite importantly, I haven't personally experienced any of the negatives I've read in other reviews. Not once. The pictures I am able to capture with this lens are nothing less than superb in quality. The lens is very well built and feels totally solid - built like a truck. Of course, the size of this lens is clearly the most amazing feature. Even fully extended, the zoom is quite significantly shorter than a 200mm standard zoom lens, therefore calling very little attention to itself. The images I've been able to get with this lens are amazing. It's feels well balanced on the front of my 30D. Easy to handle, and easy to swap out if you need a shorter focal length. Think about all of the pictures you can capture when you can have 300mm worth of zoom on your camera without lugging around a huge, sometimes inappropriate feeling lens. Though certainly quite a significant investment, this lens has been worth every penny I spent on it. If you're in the market for a premium zoom lens and this baby fits in your budget, I highly recommend this lens. You'll absolutely love it.

 "zoom creep" 2009-10-12
By kc
I'm very disappointed with the lens creep on this lens. I realize this is typical of a longer zoom lens, but was hoping that Canon would have addressed this problem with a lens of this expense. The zoom had almost too much resistance for the first few shootings, but now it is impossible to shoot upward or downward and stay in focus. (I've only had the lens a few months.)

 "Awesome Results" 2009-08-17
By Rajendra Yadav (Pune, Maharashtra India)
Before purchasing Canon EF 70-300 DO IS USM Lens, I was using 75-200 Canon lens which was without image stabiliser. So, without tripod, I was unable to take good pictures. When I bought this lens and used it at different locations, I got awesome results of the lens. I do not use tripod. Its a worth buying. You can see some of the pictures taken by me on this page. Thanks to amazon.

 "careful , less sharpness , compact but very heavy" 2009-06-27
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careful , less sharpness , compact but very heavy

not recommended for pro users , nice for prorate and user how want to won tow lenses only

 "Amazing" 2009-05-04
By Dave (Pensacola)
I purchased this lens because I do a lot of candids and 200mm is just not good enough. I also recently purchased a 5D MkII, so any praise I may have for the lens may be partly due to this camera. When I read some reviews of this lens, I was worried that it was weird. I will mostly address these issues. Is it heavy? No. I use a monopod and hand carry a 100-400 lens without problems. This lens is only 52 mm at the front,so it has amazing reach for its size. Does the zoom feel heavy? No. The zoom needs some resistance, since the front of the lens would extend by itself if it was too light on the zoom control. This is the same issue you have with the Sigma 18-200, another great all purpose lens for candid shots. Both lenses have a lock button that keeps the lens from extending when you not taking pictures.

Lastly and most importantly does the diffraction type lens cause any problems? No. I have literaly seen no problems with lack of sharpness or unusual flare. I think you would have to shoot tripod test scenes to reveal this. Using a monopod in real life conditions,the issue does not appear to exist. Admitedly with back ligthting you can get some fogginess and flare,but this is just like other lenses. I think some ot the reviwers who are critical spend too much time bench testing. When I am doing candid,or travel photography,especially with a full frame camera,this may become my main lens.


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