Super fast focus speed Nice balance for a heavy lens Precision built with a pro feel all the way Sharpness of a prime

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This lens is scary sharp and FAST! Built like a Mercedes S Class with nothing but precision.

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70-200 2.8 EX HSM Sigma

IS f/2.8 solid construction most used focal lengths (70-200) for me

None really . . . Some would say the price, but look at what you get. I think its about the right price. Some may also say its to heavy, but for me it feels good and solid.

This lens is all that and a bag of chips. :) The 3rd generation IS really works - 1/30 + 200mm = sharp results. Yes it''s heavy, but after just a couple of days working with it - it rests nicely in your hands. (and I''m a small guy- 130lb) I use it on my EOS3 and the AF is extremely fast, and very quiet. This lens also gets you into places - just because it screams "PRO" This is a professional lens and if your not planning on being (or are) a professional, then don''t buy it. Its a great lens, (very sharp) and if you can afford it - GET IT! - its worth every penny. Especially the IS.

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Don''t know - haven''t needed to use it.

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canon 28-135 IS

You can hand hold at shutter speeds you never dreamed. I photographed a X-mas Lightfest for a customer and had one camera on a tripod and I was testing this lens so I just hand held the 70-200 to see how it would hold up, and I got a sellable images shooting at night with this lens.

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But it, But it, But it. This is a phenominal lens. There is not anything negative to say about this lens. I have used it everyday since I have purchased it and I am amazed everytime I download my photos from my Canon D30''''s. The 3 stop I.S. is probably 4 stops. And with the 2X tele-converter you have a 140-400 5.6, w. 3 stop I.S., so you don''''t need the 100-400 I.S. Which is also a great lens.

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great

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70-200 L, 100-400 I.S.

70-200 2.8L range, 2.8, relatively quiet, quality material and workmanship. Great cameras =design, materials and workmanship: throw out the I.S. and design is perfect.

moderate focus speed. helps suck up my batteries. Value (price/function)

I.S. is a great concept in theory for still cameras. However, it is only practiacally realized in video. 70-200 2.8L without the I.S. is the winner here. Know when to use your support (i.e. monopod/tripod) and choose your film carefully. At this zoom range you can''t miss with the regular 70-200 2.8L (I OWN this one). I.S. is not a necessary function, especially at the higher price is has been marked at. (sorry for ending my sentence with a preposition). But this is not one of Canon''s more promising propositions.

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slooooooooooooooooow October to December.

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