Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens - Refurbished
SKU: CA702004ISR
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Shopper : is this lens good for indoor concerts or indoor events?,thanks DanROB P : First, I love this lens. Second, it is very light weight, which makes it easy to handle for extended periods. Third, the stabilization works well and gives you roughly and extra 2 f-stops. Fourth, I have not used it much indoors without a flash (and I assume you would not be using one), but I see no reason why it would not give you great prictures if the stage or event was well lit. Of course a significant part of the quality of the photo depends on the quality of the photo you get at the ISO you have to use. Obviously the f/2.8 lens would be much better in low light situations, but at 3 times the price I suspect you will be plenty happy enough with the f/4. FYI, I have used the f/4L with both a Rebel T2i and T3i in lower light situations and obtained excellent results at an ISO of 1600 (sometimes with a little tweaking using Lightroom or Noise Ninja).VINCENT V : I sent an answer and looked up and it was gone. I will answer again in case you didn't get the first one. I'm still in the prosses of upgrading my camera and lenses so I havent used it yet. I read the reviews and a lot of them said it preforms great indoors. I'm sorry I can't say first hand but when I do use it I will advise you. Thanks! Vincent.DAVE S : I use it mainly for outdoor events, seniors, families, sports etc.. and it works great. I have not used it indoors much but as long as you can get a high iso you'll probably be fine. Quality is good for the price..
Dave, Manager, MJ Thomas Photo Inc.DAVID B : It will probably be good for indoor events, but, if the IS is not needed, the f/2.8 would be a stop better/faster for about the same price. The camera body will also help determine if the lens is good for the events. If you have doubts, suggest you rent an f2.8 for an event and then evaluate the results before purchasing. The cost of the rental could eliminate an expensive purchasing mistake.JOHN W : It works great for outdoor sports, fair for indoor activities. It only is an f/4, so it needs all the indoor light you can get. I have a nice external flash that helps alot with indoor shots. Hope this helps.KENNY H : No, go with a lense that is 2.8 or below, even at high iso, this lense is only decent for indoor n concert event. great lense though, and i mainly use mine for outdoor events with the occasional indoor(with good lighting).WADE G : Because its maximum aperture is f/4.0 you would have to crank up your ISO value to about 3200 minimum to be able to use it at concerts. If your camera will do that without too much "noise" in the image, then it would certainly do well in that environment. Most cameras produce a noisy image at that ISO level, but the newest ones are somewhat better.ALEXEI A : This is a very good lens, but for indoor events you need a faster 2.8 lens
Shopper : Has anyone used this lens on a Canon T3I?LESLIE S : I purchased this lense and love it! It has been a very good lense. I have not had any trouble with this lense. ROB P : I have used this on a T2i and it is fabulous. But what you should do is call Canon. They are very helpful and will tell you if you will have a problem (I'd be shocked if you would, but it never hurts to check).WADE G : I have not used it on that model. It should be a decent choice for that size sensor, however.WILLIAM B : Sorry I have not but have used it on a Canon 20D and 7D.
It's a great lens. Can't image why it wouldn't work on your T3I.
The refurbished lens was in perfect condition in the original box.JOHN W : Not on a T3I, but on a 20D, 60D and 7D (very similar sensor in the T3I, 60D and 7D), and it has worked perfectly across a wide range on conditions (-30F to +100F). It is super sharp from wide open down to f11, and begins to soften after 11 due to refraction. The stabilizer is a bit on the loud side, but works extremely well, giving me about 4 stops hand holding (earlier stabilized lenses only gave me 2 stops). It's hard to imagine anyone not liking this lens...
Shopper : Does that mean it is used?SAMI S : It's used, returned to seller/guarantee and then refurbished at Canon factory. My unit looks and works exactly like brand new. The only difference was the sticker in the retail box, saying "refurbished".Paul B : I think most of them are returns, checked out and sold as refurbs. Mine looked in brand new condition.JOHN W : Yes, it is used. The lens i bought is in perfect shape, can't tell that it has ever been out of the box. No complaints, great lens, use it alot. Hope this helps.ROB P : As I understand it, refurbished means that it may have been used. For what ever reason, it was returned to Canon to be repaired. There may not actually have been anything wrong with it, but it is checked to make sure that it is in "factory new" condition. Canon will only give a 90 day warranty on a refurbished lens (I don't know why) but as I understand it, Adorama will give a one year (basically the full manufacturers) warranty. I bought the lens you are aking about in August and saved $300 over a new lens. When it arrived it looked brand new. It has worked perfectly so far. I love it. It is a remarkable lens. It is very light and with the stabiization I can shoot at 200mm with one hand and get a crystal clear picture. From my perspective, if you are looking for this lens and you find it refurbished you should jump on it. No, I don't work for Canon or Adorama. I am actually an attorney in the Midwest who is also an avid amteur photographer.JOHN W : Yes, a litle used. Refurbished usually means the item was initially defective (right out of the box) and returned to the store, which in turn returned it to the manufacturer who then repairs and repackages it. I've purchased a few Canon refurbs, and if I hadn't known they were refurbs, I would have thought they were new. Sometimes, rarely, refurbs are store or rep demo items that show some wear, but these are few and far between. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a refurb, and if you're worried about the short warranty period (90 days), pick up an extended warranty from the dealer. You'll still come out ahead, and wind up with longer coverage than you'd get on a new lens. BTW: this is an outstanding lens!
