Canon 70-200mm f/4L EF IS USM AF lens test

Fairly lightweight for its size and construction, this lens balances well on midweight Canon DSLRs such as the EOS 30D, but is nose-heavy and ungainly on lightweights like the EOS Digital Rebel XTi. It has a very high level of fit and finish, with environmental sealing improved over the older non-IS version. Ribbed, rubberized focusing and zooming rings are well-damped and silky-smooth; focusing ring is a long reach. Focusing-mode and image-stabilization switches are well marked and positioned, but the flush-mount switches will be tricky for shooters wearing gloves. The very convenient removable tripod collar is a separate accessory ($115, street). Read the whole article here

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