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I AM NOT A PRO PHOTOGRAPHER. I AM NEEDING A TELEPHOTO LENS FOR MY CANON EOS 50D CAMERA. I WANT TO USE IT FOR SPORTS (FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL,ECT) AND FOR WILDLIFE PICTURES WHEN I TRAVEL TO MONTANA. I AM FRIENDS WITH A PHOTOGRAPHER THAT LIKES HIS 70-200MM 2.8 SO I STATED LOOKING INTO IT. I WOULD LOVE TO FIND ONE AT A GOOD PRICE, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE I MIGHT PAY FOR ONE MORE THAN THE CAMERA.
I AM SO CONFUSED. I HAVE FIGURED OUT WHAT THE IS USM AND USM MEANS, BUT NOW I SEE THAT THERE ARE EF, EF-L, EF-S AND I DO NOT KNOW WHAT ALL THIS MEANS.
I AM JUST TRYING TO FIND A GOOD ONE THAT WILL WORK FOR THESE THINGS THAT I WANT TO DO.
I ALSO LOOKED INTO THE TAMRON (TO SAVE SOME MONEY) BUT FOUND ON SOME REVIEWS THAT THERE IS A DELAY 3-4 SEC IN LOW LIGHT THAT WILL BE A PROBLEM WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO GET A ACTION SPORT SHOT.
CAN SOMEONE HELP????
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The EF stands for (Electro-Focus). This is the name for Canon's standard lens mount. As another example, Nikon's lens mount is called the "F-mount." Canon's EF-S lenses are designed exclusively for the Rebel and EOS 20/30/40/50D line of cameras which have smaller sensors than the big, expensive 1D/s and 5D cameras. When you see an "L" designation, it's one of Canon's professional or luxury line of lenses. There's a corny, but common joke that "L" stands for expensive as "L."
The fact is good glass is never cheap and it is not at all unusual to have more money invested in lenses than cameras. As an extreme example, the most expensive Canon telephoto lens ever made is selling for $120,000 in "used" condition at BH Photo of New York (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productList&A=buyUsed&Q=116642). When was the last time you saw a $120,000 camera?
In all seriousness, if you are on budget, take a look at the Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM lens. I bought mine for about $550. The day I bought it, I compared it to the EF 70-200mm f/4 IS L-series lens and I honestly couldn't see a big enough difference in my photos to justify the extra $400 for the "better" lens.
Do keep in mind that in really low light, you are either going to have to use a flash, bump up your ISO or live with a blurry shot even if your spend $1700 on the big f2.8 L-series zoom. Those are the breaks and it should also be noted that it's not often one extra stop on the aperture save you from an otherwise bad photo.
On the off brand lens; you take some chances with those lenses. I've owned Tamron, Tokina and Sigma lenses. The Sigma was great but short focused on my 40D. I finally got a copy that worked but then I noticed the photos had a funky yellow tint. The Tamrons and Tokinas just never felt like they were well built an I was done after I saw a Tamron's laminated lenses seperate. Your mileage may vary but, I'm sticking to lenses from Canon and Nikon.
The EF stands for (Electro-Focus). This is the name for Canon's standard lens mount. As another example, Nikon's lens mount is called the "F-mount." Canon's EF-S lenses are designed exclusively for the Rebel and EOS 20/30/40/50D line of cameras which have smaller sensors than the big, expensive 1D/s and 5D cameras. When you see an "L" designation, it's one of Canon's professional or luxury line of lenses. There's a corny, but common joke that "L" stands for expensive as "L."
The fact is good glass is never cheap and it is not at all unusual to have more money invested in lenses than cameras. As an extreme example, the most expensive Canon telephoto lens ever made is selling for $120,000 in "used" condition at BH Photo of New York (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productList&A=buyUsed&Q=116642). When was the last time you saw a $120,000 camera?
In all seriousness, if you are on budget, take a look at the Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM lens. I bought mine for about $550. The day I bought it, I compared it to the EF 70-200mm f/4 IS L-series lens and I honestly couldn't see a big enough difference in my photos to justify the extra $400 for the "better" lens.
Do keep in mind that in really low light, you are either going to have to use a flash, bump up your ISO or live with a blurry shot even if your spend $1700 on the big f2.8 L-series zoom. Those are the breaks and it should also be noted that it's not often one extra stop on the aperture save you from an otherwise bad photo.
On the off brand lens; you take some chances with those lenses. I've owned Tamron, Tokina and Sigma lenses. The Sigma was great but short focused on my 40D. I finally got a copy that worked but then I noticed the photos had a funky yellow tint. The Tamrons and Tokinas just never felt like they were well built an I was done after I saw a Tamron's laminated lenses seperate. Your mileage may vary but, I'm sticking to lenses from Canon and Nikon.
I am having problems getting clear soccer pics with a canon 50d w/70-200 2.8 lens....?
chattern
...Any suggestions on settings?
I have tried sports mode, but so many of the pictures are blurry, and if is is beginning to get dark, the pics are terrible. I have been using a 2x extender, as the 70-200 IS alone does not seem to go quite far enough. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!(in simple terms, please). Thank you in advance for your help!
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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The EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM was introduced way back in August 2001, supplementing (but not replacing) the non-stabilized 70-200mm F2.8 L USM in Canon's highly regarded telephoto lineup. This is a lens which can truly be described as a professional workhorse, with robust build (including dust and moisture resistance), wide F2.8 maximum aperture, fast and silent ultrasonic autofocus motor, and optical image stabilization for hand-holding at slow shutter speeds. The optical design is somewhere on the far side of complex; it features 23 elements in 18 groups, with 4 UD elements to provide compensation for chromatic aberration. According to Canon, this gives a 'high-resolution, high-contrast optical capability', as demanded from a lens which needs to perform all day, every day in the hands of professional photographers across a wide range of subjects and conditions.
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Other products by Canon | See collection
⺠See all 11 discussions...
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (186 customer reviews) | More about this product
List Price: $1,999.00
Price: $1,949.95
The EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM was introduced way back in August 2001, supplementing (but not replacing) the non-stabilized 70-200mm F2.8 L USM in Canon's highly regarded telephoto lineup. This is a lens which can truly be described as a professional workhorse, with robust build (including dust and moisture resistance), wide F2.8 maximum aperture, fast and silent ultrasonic autofocus motor, and optical image stabilization for hand-holding at slow shutter speeds. The optical design is somewhere on the far side of complex; it features 23 elements in 18 groups, with 4 UD elements to provide compensation for chromatic aberration. According to Canon, this gives a 'high-resolution, high-contrast optical capability', as demanded from a lens which needs to perform all day, every day in the hands of professional photographers across a wide range of subjects and conditions.
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