Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Fast / accurate auto-focus (223)
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Strong construction (198)
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Durable (156)
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Consistent output (145)
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Rugged (132)
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Easily interchangeable (99)
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Nice bokeh (69)
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Lightweight (16)
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Clear glass (10)
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Easily mounted (9)
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Easy to clean (8)
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Simple controls (8)
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Quiet (4)
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Sharp (2)
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Sharpness (2)
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Well built / quality (2)
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Amazing photos (1)
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Awesome clarity (1)
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Built like a tank (1)
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Excellent sharpness (1)
Cons:
Heavy (116)
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Blurry focus (11)
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Lens creep (4)
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No image stabilization (4)
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Price (4)
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No IS (2)
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Pricey / poor value (2)
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A bit heavy (1)
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Bad copies are possible (1)
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Barrel distortion (1)
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Canon quality control (1)
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Chromatic aberration (1)
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Expensive but it's an L (1)
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Heavy - 2 14 lbs (1)
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Heavy bulky (1)
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Heavy but manageable (1)
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Hood attaches in a weird (1)
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I love it (1)
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I mean too heavy (1)
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Kind of bulky with hood (1)
Best Uses:
Weddings (119)
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Low light (100)
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Landscape/scenery (89)
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Night photography (85)
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General purpose (66)
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Portraits (56)
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Sports/action (54)
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Wildlife photos (26)
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Macro photography (22)
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Video (22)
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Travel (18)
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Landscape photography (16)
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Upgrade (15)
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Photojournalism (8)
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Professional work (8)
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Wildlife (8)
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Art (7)
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Special effects (7)
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Fun (5)
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Documentary (4)
Reviewer Profile:
Semi-pro photographer (67)
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Photo enthusiast (46)
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Pro photographer (32)
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Professional (30)
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Enthusiast (29)
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Semi-professional (25)
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Casual photographer (5)
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Appreciate quality (1)
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Artist (1)
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Beginner (1)
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Enthusiast for 40 years (1)
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Photography student (1)
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Semi-pro (1)
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Value sharpness (1)
