Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS III Review | Better than Nikon, Sony, Sigma & Tamron Versions
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This is a review of the Canon 70-200 2.8L IS version III. When this lens was announced I thought it didn't make much sense as the version II is incredible. Once I used the new lens, I saw why it was released, it really is one of the best lenses i've ever used.
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Canon knows their stuff! They got a ridiculous amount of criticism when this lens came out - mostly from other brand's fanboys. But time after time, Canon innovates in details that matter to real photographers. Canon delivers value and quality.
The only thing they're behind on is their top end (5D Mark IV, 5Dsr) sensors. Owns a 5D Mark IV thooo
@@TheForge10 What are you, 10, 12 years old?
@@TheForge10. How do you know?
@@TheForge10 keyboard warrior, hell you might be so fat you might never seen your own tiny pecker since you born lmao stfu and go home lil fat boy
@@TheForge10 nikons ugly like your face
I bought one of these a few months back and am constantly amazed at how sharp and beautiful this lens renders images. Love this lens!
Same!
I am more than happy with the Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS II. No need for the III. You are absolutely right.
I have the II version of this lens and I'll probably never get rid of it :) I'm using it on an EOS R since a few years, even with a Viltrox lens mount adapter, and it simply does a fantastic job every single time.
I ' m using the Canon EF 70- 200 III USM with the 5 D MARK IV since september 2018 .
The quality is really excellent . I take pictures on concerts , portraits , animals , nature and landscape .
The sharpness of the images is amazing . I love this system .
Me too!!
If you use the foot/ring with a monopod it balances much better. You put added tension on your monopod because it is front heavy if you just attach to your camera. This can wear out the grip on the ball head faster as you’ll be tightening it down more frequently. If you always shoot handheld, it just gets in the way so it makes sense to remove it like Jared is suggesting, but with a monopod or tripod it’s pretty helpful
the Canon 70-200 2.8 has been a "best" of since its first incarnation. It's a super lens and has helped taking amazing images all over the world for decades.
Cannot agree more
The sniff test always puts a smile in my face.
Jared "I'm gonna blow all 3 of them now..."
TH-cam: "De-monetized!!"
supertotoro 😭😭😭😭
doesn't help either that he said "its a little more girthy" lol
The 70-200mm f/2.8 focal length and aperture is the best choice for portrait photography. Also most of these lenses have internal focus, internal zoom and rubber mount gasket which makes them very robust against moisture and dust.
I own this lens, bought it right after it came out, and use it on my 7D2, on my EOS RP and until today on my R7. It makes a fantastic job every single time i use it. And I will use it far into future shootings. Biggest advantage over the newer RF versions... the internal zooming. Same as with my f/4 version of this lense...
I used the pouch with my Nikon 70-200 VRII from time to time. I use the over the shoulder strap, not the belt loop. A friend of mine who has the Tamron 70-200 bought a Nikon pouch for his. If you are going light and carry one body and a 24-70 & 70-200 it works well. One lens on the body, the other over your shoulder in the pouch.
And this is why I just bought this over the RF version!
I bought a version II back in January (my first L lens in 25 years of shooting with EOS cameras) and love it. I agree one lens coating change and different color paint isn't worth the cost for me to upgrade.
Jared, your videos always crack me up! Love it keep them coming.
The wind tunnel test makes me wonder, is it possible to design a more aerodynamic lens that will vibrate less when mounted to a tripod and doing landscapes that need more zoom?
I have the Canon 70-200 F2.8 is (version 1) and its a great lens, one of my favorites and I have been hesitating on upgrading to the version III, but this vlog maybe a decision maker? especially after the wind test.
What camera are you using?
I have one. Nothing beats this!
I can’t imagine buying into a DSLR system right now. However this lens would be great for ppl wanting to upgrade.
Wind tunnel test makes PERFECT sense!
No way in the world the EF glasses will be dead in a couple of years. There's to many dedicated video cameras that use the EF Mount (Canon obviously but so does Blackmagic, Panasonic, Kinefinity and even RED). There's also the fact that they still have a huge line of dedicated Cinema glass that are EF mounts.
Maybe on the photography side, it may fade, but in terms of video? No Way.
James Jackson Films I don’t think the photography side will suffer too much either... heard about ten years ago m4/3’s is dead but the pure amount of glass means it’s still going strong.
@@chrischan5168 I don't think the photography side will go away either. I was just stating that I would see that side go before any of the video side for the EF mount.
Regarding m43rds we shall see. Panasonic is one of the big reasons m43rds have done so well and with them moving to the Leica L mount for their full frame line up is reason for cause to pause. Unlike the Canon EF system, the M43rds is not heavily invested across so many different markets (i.e. cinema, full frame, crop sensor ect).
It's one of the reasons I think Panasonic's full frame announcement to the Leica L is a terrible move. There's no consistency of dedicated glass on their various platforms, and they choice a mount whose current glass is very "luxurious" in terms of pricing. To make the full frame work they may have to move away from M43rds eventually because they don't have the range Canon and Sony have of mult-platforms.
I think everyone’s got to ask themselves what more could they get out of the newer lenses creatively. I have my collection of glass that I’ve built up over the past 15 years, I use it all and I’m very happy with the results.
If new zoom pro glass aperture is set to f2.0 like that recent RF zoom then things might start changing rapidly.
I'm waiting for the influx of cheap EF lenses on eBay...
@@oh-totoro probably have to wait for like 10 years
I can hear the wind blows perfectly, thanks for doing win tunnel test dude
I'm a serious hobbyist and went from The Mark 1 to the mark 2 not too long ago. It was a huge upgrade. I seem to remember the mk2 being way more expensive than this version 3 but I honestly don't see a reason to upgrade from my current lens. I have a sharp copy of the Mk2- you never know what you're going to get......
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Best advice I ever heard, and heed: Buy your last lens first. And this be it. Thank you, Jared.
Sadly I'm dumb... I have yet to get my dream lens (this one)
Best 70-200 so far for me, Nice video Jared thank you
I still have much love for my Canon 70-200 F2.8 NON is... Its just... wonderful. My most used lens after my Canon 300 f2.8 IS and before my 50.
It’s my dream Lens one day I’ve been up to afford it and I like your comments and our go back and look at it again thank you Olivia Sims from Detroit
I just bought version 2 for my 7Dmkii. I couldn't justify the price for the new one. Awesome lens, the only drawback is the weight.
that's my dream lens for sure
Totally agree, if you are not a pro go the I or II version second hand.
The occasional Ken Rockwell comment makes it all worthwhile.
The Nikon is the best built and the best perfroming 70-200f2.8, most of us are able to adapt to the fact that the focus and zoom rings have moved, I've been shooting Nikon for thirty years, I've owned five different 70-200s and I was able to use the new one perfectly well after just a few moments. Thankfuly my brain allows me to make adjustments to my behaviour depending on the gear I'm using at the time. Cheers Frono.
Its still in the wrong place and out of balance
Jared Polin! Fro knows photoahh... Do it again! Do it again!
If I may ask, have compared the 70-200 F2.8 L IS Version 3 to the Version 2 , especialyl when shooting against the light? If yes, what were the results? Also, if yes, is it true what I've heard from a couple of photographers who have tried both the Version 2 and Version 3 that the latter focuses a bit faster? Thanks.
I love your channel! Keep up the good work!
Agree, it's a great lens. I have it. I love it.
You mention that the lens "still holds up well even at low ISO (8000)"... But what would ISO change how the lens performs? They're independent of eachother. Maybe you mean in low light situations, but I'm confused as to how a lens would work differently based on the amount of light... Maybe you'd seen less color or something? Is there any proof of that being a real 'thing'? Hard to explain what I'm getting at here.
Due to flange distance, you may not be able to use an RF lens on other cameras such as Sony, and they're also not backwards compatible to older Canon cameras. I still have adapters for M4/3, EF-M, as well as an old Canon EF film camera. Getting an adapter to go from EF lens to RF camera is trivial. If you want compact, get an iPhone.
Great review! Still happy with my IS II and 1DC combo
Ha ha love the sniff test and the wind tunnel test as well so great. I loled
Can't wait to see their RF version. Hope its out soon. Im traveling to Japan and hope I can convince my wife to let me buy one :(
It's out 🤭😂
I decided to go to Canon system only due to this lens. The 70-200mm II
Have not heard anything about it, but is it even possible to adapt one of the newer RF lenses to an EF DSLR? Upgrading from Canon DSLR to all RF all the way, is going to be about the same price as switching to another brand altogether. Of course we can "adapt" EF lenses during the transition, but to go all mirrorless is pretty much like starting over. I don't see myself buying a Canon mirrorless until they relesse a more pro model (assuming they don't screw it up), but I fiind myself hesitating to buy any new EF lenses right now as the writing is on the wall.
I love my 70-200 II... there is no better lens, especially for the money.
Yes there is...
This is better
It’s a beautiful lens and no one else compares
Ever heard of Nikon?
@@ivantarantsov seen the video?
it doesn't matter how shitty a lens is. If it passes the wind tunnel test, I'm buying it!
Very good explanation, helped me decide for CANON version 2
hi sir.. i am big fan of your videos and yours.. i love photograpy but i have no any high level lences.. but you are my inspiration and i learn with ur video ... thank u sir ..
If there was a image comparison would be better. Also, what camera you own plays a big part too. If sony users need that canon ef mount that would add another 150-300+ depending which adapter you using and you don't always get the best performance from none native lens.
Hi , may i know about IS mode of canon 70-200 IS II lens please... When use IS I , when use IS II PLEASE...
The wind tunnel test makes total sense because it's how we mark our gear as ours... got spit on it, it's mine!
Just got this for my wife.. so canon Mark iv with this lens.. should be fire right?? 🤓
i just got version 1,and i really like it
So the wind tunnel test is.....good!? I was worried about that. Just put in my order.
I think colors are coming from canon sensors not from lens, which always seems better ;-). But we need side by side comparison. Battleship of 70-200. Canon vs Nikon vs Sony.
Lenses produces colors & contrast too. Canon L lenses have unique signature of contrast & colors.
@@themjian it might have some sort of coating but i think its sensor color science, Nikon have grt glass too but not color.
If you haven't used L lens and commenting, sorry... no matter how much I or others explain, you won't get it. Try renting the 24-70 II or the 70-200 II/III and check it yourself preferably on Sony cams with adapter and compare against Sigmas/Sony GM/Zies etc.
Got mine today 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
So what's better than the other lenses?
Greatest all around lens ever f dslr
I still use a 5D Mark II and all L Series Lenses but do I go to an R5 or a 5D Mark IV? I know there will not be a Mark V but.... Replacing all my lenses will be like 7K
Great review!! I'm using Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 ex dg os hsm and it's great!!
Jared
I've been been following your channel for years; since I was in 10th grade when I got into photography. I take pictures for friends and family and mainly as a hobby. I bought a D610 ever since you reviewed it. But recently I had my camera service and my Sigma 70-200 2.8 stopped auto focusing. I didn't have a second body to test it so I was heart broken thinking my 70-200 is broken. I was scrambling through the internet finding anything I can try and somewhere it told me to make sure my firmware was updated. I never updated the firmware before and somehow it was the latest version so I downgraded the firmware back to version 1.01 which solved the problem but is there something I'm missing that is causing this? Have you experienced this before?
I had ef-s 55 250mm stm and upgraded to this one i didn't notice any huge difference 😅
Wow really? Considering doing the same😊
Have you not tried the Nikkor 70-200 FL ED? It's AMAZING
I own it.
Great lens. I am curious though how the new RF 70-200 would compete
can you tell the weight of all these lenses that does play a big roll
can you use google because it's not secret protected information
@@Noksus to me those will be just numbers without context as I cannot see them side by side in video format that Is why I was asking .I can google all I want but if so ,then why watch video .Video can sometimes provide context that numbers on there own can not provide
They're all heavy.....like 70-200s always are.
All the 70-200 F/2.8s are about 3 to 3.5 lbs. If weight is a factor, get the F/4 which is half the weight and $800 cheaper. If you want the F/2.8, you must accept the weight.
Aaron Webb actually, yeah. Serious photographers often do consider weight. That's exactly why I bought the Canon 70-200 F/4L instead of the F/2.8L. If I'm going to trail hike for miles with a full-frame body, maybe a second body, several lenses, filters, a tripod, and assorted accessories in my backpack, it makes sense to save weight where you can. Especially if I don't need F/2.8 for landscape photography. Thomas Heaton has that same lens for the same reason. He BTW is a rock climber, and I'm a bodybuilder; so it was for practical considerations, not our "weak little arms".
i think the new canon win the wind tunnel test, it's more aerodynamic, i theory it should make the picture more dynamic color. Just my opinion.
Yeah, the wind tunnel test sure makes a lot of sense.
Uh ... but I didn’t see any tunnel.
(Just someone letting out some hot air).
Is everyone's zoom ring not nearly as smooth as the focus ring? Or is that just mine?
What about the lens Mount? is it a dealbreaker because of the mirrorless cameras? Also, the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 Sport is coming up soon.
Jared you are entertaining.
About pricing I agree with you. Nikon lenses are so expensive personally I started with Nikon camera and when I moved to profession I was bargaining whether to get a nikon full frame camera or Canon full frame camera. I checked reviews from youtube and checked prices I realized Nikon isn’t pocket friendly and also thought of struggling in future when it comes to gear upgrades for Nikon And I went for Canon body I’d advice fo Canon instead of Nikon
nice vid, however, the holy grail for sports shooters? I am a sports shooters, if I could only take one lens it would be a 400mm f2.8. not everyone next to you will have a 400mm but everyone WILL have a 70-200mm ... meaning your shots won't stand out from the crowd. ok ok fine maybe for outdoor sports.
I have the mark ll, the is on mode 1 sucks but 1/8 of a sec on mode 2 sharp as a tack @ f3.2
which Canon camera body did you use??
Just buy all of them and go out to different locates and shot all these lenses for a month. The results which one is the best.
What about the new Sigma 70-200 sport? Not out yet but should I wait?
Hi sir. I just bought Canon EF 70 200mm f2.8 III from Best Buy. But it only has 2 mode of image stabilizer, and when I turn on the stabilization, I feel vibration on my hand due to the motor. Is that normal? I feel like they use mark ii lens and put mark III on the lens name.
What’s the best adapter to adapt this lens to a Sony A6500. Want to ensure that I get max auto focus speed for sports photography.
The Tamron is 1600€ in Finland... insane. That's like 1800 US rubles.
I bought it 1400€ in start of this year. It was some cashback thing.
Well, it's €1500 in Bulgaria. Which is $1700. Always shocked me how cheaper these things are in US
Canon R is like 500€ cheaper in USA so kinda cheaper to buy flights to New York
1.299,00 € in germany.
You just got yourself a new subscriber!
4:43 this weird
What’s it like shooting the canon 70-200 on Sony a7r mark 2?
I have canon 70-300
I am still struggling should i go for version ii or version iii any recommendation. Thz
Are there markings on the 2.8/ 70-200 L that indicate which version it is?....I have v1 and looking to upgrade.
I just picked this lens up yesterday
Hi Jared, What u suggest 70 200mm for wildlife like shot birds. I have Sony a7r II and mc11 adapter. Cheers Peter
I am looking for advice. I love the Canon lenses however I have not heard a good review about Canon camera bodies. What is the best way to go ?
There's nothing bad about Canon's bodies or any other brand's for that matter unless you:
a) Are going to use them to shoot video a lot and/or
b) will frequently over/under expose your shots and need to adjust the exposure after the fact in lightroom.
If you're going to shoot a ton of video I would go with a GH5. If you need insane dynamic range get a Sony. Otherwise just go with whatever feels the best in your hands and has controls that are intuitive for you, because in the end the person using the camera is the one who determines how good the photographs turn out.
Happy shooting!
Why he didnot mention what tony and selsa had mentioned in their 2 min video
Jared, question, for someone who doesn't have any of the 70-200's yet, would you recommend the version II or version III?
version 2 used because the version 3 helped drop the price.
I now have the Sony A7III , coming from a Canon user. I still have some Canon mount glass adapted using Sigma MC-11 but I can't afford the extra $500-$600 on the Sony 70-200gm 2.8. does it make sense for me to get the Canon version III instead? I wonder how well it will perform in the Sony A7III with Sigma MC-11 adaptor. Help!!
In the year of Covid the windtunnel test make me reluctant to buy used lenses :v By the way i bought version two near the end of 2016 and when they release this lense only 2 years later my jaw was dropped. My version 2 lost its value just after 2 years.
Hows the F4 version? A good buy?
Meh, don't even bother.
I'm surprised to see the version 3 cost slightly less than the version 2.
Jared, can you get me a link to get the version II for $1209? Would jump on that right away but it’s $500 more on adorama and b&h...
rosszpenz that’s the cost for a used 70-200 II
Stephen Eckert I know but have you seen the Adorama page in this video of Jared? Was it a used one?
rosszpenz yeah, the page we showed was the used page from adorama. Check out the used section on adorama and you’ll see all the used lenses like the one we showed here
Do your lightroom presets work in Lightroom 6? I have LR 6 and thinking of buying them
Canon 70-200 2.8L IS version III in Estonia is way cheaper (2200eur) than Sony (3500eur) and Nikon (3000eur). And no doubt it's better than Tamron and Sigma. EF benefit from drop-in adapter on EOS R. Tho RF have so far superior quality on the market. I'd keep both for multipurpose.
Thumbs up for Ken Rockwell impersonation.
There is gonna come a day... when people speak of Jared in the same way he speaks of Ken Rockwell. LMAOF, mark my words
You are a god of humour sir. Thank You.
Hey bro... Hope you are fine..
I want one suggestion. I'm very confused please help me to solve.
I love to click photos and i enjoy it. I want to buy a DSLR. I am continously searching camera reviews for my starting camera and lenses. Now i got confused where to start. Like apsc cameras like canon 80d or nikon d7500 or i should go for full frame like canon 6d mark 2.. Nikon d750 and Sony a7iii.
If i decide one camera any of the above then i stop at choosing lenses. Which one i buy to start and if i should do start to invest for apsc lenses or Full frame. I'm full of confusion. Please help. Thanks in advance.