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Canon 70-200mm f/4L

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Canon 70-200mm f/4L

One of Canon’s most popular L-series lenses, the 70-200 f/4 is fairly small and lightweight, making it easy to carry all day. Its image quality is superb. Most even agree it is as sharp as the 70-200 f/2.8. It is a stop slower than its f/2.8 cousins and does not have IS, so another lens may be a better choice if shooting in poor lighting or when fast shutter speeds are desired. The 70-200 f/4L IS is similarly light but includes IS, which might also be a better compromise.

Roger’s take: This was my very first “L” lens, and it probably should be yours, too. It’s reasonably small and light, one of the sharpest zooms made, and doesn’t cost much more than a good consumer grade lens. But be aware, it’s a gateway lens — you start shooting with this high quality zoom and pretty soon your other lenses don’t quite seem good enough anymore.

Specs:

Filter Size
67mm (nonrotating front element)
Aperture
f4-32
Length
6.8”
Diameter
3.0”
Weight
1.5 lb
Hood
ET-74
Minimum Focusing Distance
3.9 feet
Maximum Magnification
.21x
Angle of view: (full frame)
12 to 34 degrees
Zoom method
Internal
Image Stabilization
NONE
Focusing System
Internal, Full time active, USM motor, focus limiter switch
Aperture Blades
8, curved, octagonal aperture shape
Groups/Elements
13/16
Low Dispersion Elements
2
Fluorite Elements
1
Aspherical Elements
0
Weather Resistant
Yes
Flare resistance
Moderate to severe ghosting, mild contrast loss

Links:

MTF Chart:

Thick lines: 10 lines/mm; thin lines: 30 lines/mm. The darker black lines represent the MTF characteristics at maximum aperture; the blue lines at f/8. The solid lines trace the radical S (sagittal) curve, while the broken lines trace the tangential M (meridional) curve.

If you are bored and don’t understand MTF charts, you can read about them HERE

Lens Diagram

Pricing

LensRentals.com offers rentals of every length between 4 and 90 days. Some common selections are:

Rental Period Price Day Rate
4 days $29.25 ~$7.32 per day
7 days $39.00 ~$5.58 per day
10 days $52.75 ~$5.28 per day
14 days $68.25 ~$4.88 per day
21 days $91.75 ~$4.37 per day
30 days $115.00 ~$3.84 per day
45 days $150.25 ~$3.34 per day
60 days $175.50 ~$2.93 per day
90 days $226.25 ~$2.52 per day

The shopping cart will automatically update the quoted price as you adjust the length of your rental.

LensRentals also offers an optional damage waiver on this product, limiting your expense should it get damaged while in your possession.

Rental Period Waiver Price Total Price Day Rate
4 days +$6.75 $36.00 $9.00 per day
7 days +$9.00 $48.00 ~$6.86 per day
10 days +$12.25 $65.00 $6.50 per day
14 days +$15.75 $84.00 $6.00 per day
21 days +$21.25 $113.00 ~$5.39 per day
30 days +$26.50 $141.50 ~$4.72 per day
45 days +$34.75 $185.00 ~$4.12 per day
60 days +$40.50 $216.00 $3.60 per day
90 days +$52.25 $278.50 ~$3.10 per day

Shipping

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