Which 70-200mm Lens is the Absolute Best?

Find a lens that is perfect for your DSLR needs!

The Canon EF 70-200 L Lens, no matter which one you choose is absolutely awesome!

You would have to categorize this amazing lens as a mid-range zoom lens. Canon owners usually choose this lens as their first added lens after they get their initial walk-around lens, that is if they can afford it. After all, we are talking adding major $$$ to an already major investment.

Many consider the 70-200 to be the flagship lens for Canon DSLR cameras. If you are new to Canon you may not know that there are several lenses with the 70-200mm focal range.

• Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM Lens
• Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens
     -> 20 elements in 15 groups
     -> 3.0 x 6.8 in./76 x 172mm | 26.8 oz./760g (lens only)
• Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens
• Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
     -> 23 elements in 18 groups
     -> 3.4" x 7.8", 3.24 lbs. | 86.2mm x 197mm, 1470g

Here is a breakdown of the available 70-200mm lenses for Canon DSLRs

Model	Weight	Dimensions (no Hood)	Filter
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L Lens    Amazon Customer Rating:4.81	24.9 oz	3.0 x 6.8"	67mm
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM Lens    Amazon Customer Rating:4.917	26.8 oz	3.0 x 6.8"	67mm
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Lens    Amazon Customer Rating:4.932	42.2 oz	3.3 x 7.6"	77mm
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens    Amazon Customer Rating:4.81	51.9 oz	3.4 x 7.7"	77mm
Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens    Amazon Customer Rating:4.214	48.3 oz	3.4 x 7.3"	77mm
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG HSM II Macro Zoom Lens    Amazon Customer Rating:4.425	46.6 oz	3.5 x 7.6"	77mm

Below are a few sample images with a Canon 70-200 f/4.0 (non-IS)