A fast, stabilised telephoto prime lens
This solidly built L series lens from Canon will be a welcome addition to any Sports photography kit. The medium long telephoto focal length, fast f2 aperture and sturdy construction ensure that this lens delivers on its huge promise.
Letting in plenty of light
The large f2 aperture of this superb telephoto lens from Canon suits hand-held and available light shooters perfectly. By letting in more light this lens allow for faster shutter speeds, all but eliminating blur caused by camera movement. For action photographers, this feature is also beneficial for photographing fast-paced subjects that require these faster shutter speeds in order to be frozen still in the frame. Your subjects are now the real heroes of the image, with all background information reduced to beautiful, yet featureless blur.
IS and USM - stable and fast
The built-in Image Stabiliser of the Canon 200mm f2L lens is another arsenal in your attack on camera shake. This stabiliser allows you to shoot at up to 5 shutter speeds slower, maintaining sharpness all the while.
When you are out shooting in the field, you will no doubt appreciate the benefits of the lightning fast Ultrasonic motor driving the autofocus. Able to achieve focus quickly and accurately, this motor is also very quiet and discreet, making it particularly handy for indoor sports events, where going unnoticed is a real advantage.
Other Key Features
Circular aperture diaphragm -- promises beautiful bokeh
Solid L series construction - can be trusted for professional use
Fluorite and UD lens elements - Sharp images, no aberrations
Rotating tripod mount included to make it easy to swap between horizontal and vertical shooting
Super spectra coating - diminishes the appearance of flare and ghosting, leading to excellent colour reproduction and contrast