I bought used from MBP Photographic, who provided the usual superb service. The lens was described at EX+ but I could not find a single mark on it and it was indistinguishable from new. It arrived the day after I placed the order and came with original box and all paper work; to me it looked as if it had never been used.
Before buying this lens I must have read every article regarding this lens on the web at least twice. Nearly all these articles mentioned how sharp the lens was, as well as fast focussing without being too large and clumbersome.
I have found all this to be true, focussing is fast and nearly silent, and the images are sharp with excellent contrast and colour.
Shooting inside I had to increase the ISO to 3200 to get high enough shutter speeds to avoid camera shake (I use the old focal length = shutter speed rule of thumb) but the 5D2 is acceptable at this ISO so it was not really a problem.
I tried the lens for landscape while I was in Wales. For these I used a Manfrotto monopod to keep things steady.
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| Canon 5D2 Canon L 70-200mm f4 USM non IS |
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| Canon 5D2 Canon L 70-200mm f4 USM non IS |
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| Canon 5D2 Canon L 70-200mm f4 USM non IS |
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| Canon 5D2 Canon L 70-200mm f4 USM non IS |
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