Dustin Abbott praises the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM for its significant reduction in size and weight compared to its EF predecessors, making it more portable and versatile. He highlights the lens's excellent image stabilization, rated at 7.5 stops when paired with the EOS R5 and R6, and its fast, accurate autofocus system. Abbott notes that while the lens maintains comparable sharpness to previous models, it doesn't necessarily surpass them. He also points out the inability to use teleconverters due to the lens's design and its high price point as potential drawbacks. Overall, he considers it an indispensable tool for professionals, offering flexibility across various photography genres.
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Dustin Abbott
Photographer and Reviewer at DustinAbbott.net
Ken Rockwell describes the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM as an ultra-sharp and ultra-compact professional telephoto zoom lens for Canon's EOS-R mirrorless system. He emphasizes its exceptional autofocus speed, stating that on his EOS R5, autofocus is faster than his own eyes. Rockwell appreciates the lens's compact design, which enhances portability without compromising performance. He concludes that this lens is a top-tier choice for professionals seeking high performance in a compact form factor.
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Ken Rockwell
Photographer and Reviewer at KenRockwell.com
Matthew Richards commends the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM for its phenomenal performance and innovative design. He highlights the lens's telescoping design, which makes it 27% shorter and 28% lighter than its DSLR counterpart, enhancing portability. Richards notes the lens's fast and accurate autofocus, effective image stabilization, and exceptional sharpness throughout the zoom range. He also mentions the lens's weather-sealed construction, making it durable for professional use. Richards concludes that this lens sets a new standard for telephoto zoom lenses in the mirrorless era.
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Matthew Richards
Photographer and Writer at Digital Camera World