Canon EF 500mm f/4.5L II USM Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by: Luke Chapman
(Casual)

Review Date
April 14, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Review 1 of 2

Price Paid: $6500.00

Summary:

Overall this product is quite incredible and far surpasses any of its rivals in so far as image quality and reliability. If you are in the market for these products I would from experience recommend Canon over the rest.

Strengths:

The autofocus on this model appears to be significantly faster than on previous models I have trialled. The Image quality from this lense is superb and crystal clear, particularily with auto-focus enabled. Designed solidly and very robust for outdoor conditions

Weaknesses:

The only real weakness would be in its prabticality as it is quite large, however this negative is compensated with the amazing image quality. Perhaps the price too!

Similar Products Used:

Previous Canon and Pentax superlenses

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Rating
Reviewed by: Cliff LeSergent
(Expert)

Review Date
November 26, 1999

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Review 2 of 2

Model Reviewed:
EF 500mm f/4.5L II USM

Summary:

Definitely top-notch quality; it's hard to imagine any lens giving better sharpness (although the new IS version is claimed to be better?!).

Strengths:

Light weight (compared to most of the laternatives in the premium long lens range); superb sharpness; fast autofocus; first-rate build quality

Weaknesses:

The length makes it a bit unwieldy at times, but there's no getting around this with any long lens; drop-in filters are a bit expensive and of limited selection

Similar Products Used:

Canon FD 500 f4.5L

Customer Service:

Not needed

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