Canon EF 55-200mm f4.5-5.6 Mk II USM review 

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3.9
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Editor's rating
1.0
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Wednesday, 19 December 2007
Average user rating: 3.9 
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Overview

In conjunction with the announcement of the EOS Kiss Digital, Canon also announced the lightweight compact telephoto zoom lens EF55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM, featuring improved AF speed. When used with the EOS Kiss Digital, this lens achieves a zoom range equivalent to 88-320 mm in 35 mm format.

Lens Specifications

Generic Lens Specifications
Lens Type: Zoom
IS / VR / OS: None
Min Focal length (mm): 55
Max Focal Length (mm): 200
Number of Elements: 13
Element Groups: 13
Max Aperture: 4.5
Minimum Aperture: 27
Diaphragm Blades: 6
Closest Focus Distance (m): 1.2
Maximum Magnification: 0.21
Filter Type: Screw In
Filter Diameter (mm): 52
Diameter at widest (mm): 70
Lens Length (mm): 97
Weight (g): 310
Release Date: September 2003

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Editor review : Canon EF 55-200mm f4.5-5.6 Mk II USM
Overall rating (weighted)
1.0
Sharpness
1.0
Build Quality
1.0
AF Speed
1.0
Value for Money
1.0
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User Lens Reviews

Average user rating from: 8 user(s)

Overall rating (weighted)
3.9
Sharpness
3.9
Build Quality
3.9
AF Speed
4.1
Value for Money
3.9
 

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Excelent, Friday, 27 March 2009


Overall rating (weighted)
3.3
Sharpness
3.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
3.0
Value for Money
3.0
I think this lent is excelent, you can capture image with a long distance. and the imagin are great.
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good job, Saturday, 31 May 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
4.3
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
3.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
An all around good product, this lens does exactly what it intends to do. Nothing amazing, but doesn't disappoint if you're looking for a standard medium zoom lens. Relatively light-weight, and quick and easy to put on.
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Get what you pay for... in a good way, Monday, 07 April 2008


Overall rating (weighted)
4.5
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
You can't drop $200 and change on an entry level telephoto and expect it to be the most stunning piece of equipment you've ever laid eyes on. In that regard, I think the 55-200 does remarkably well. A Bit of a learning curve involved, as it's not the fastest lens in the land.

It performs very well for sporting events, especially in the day. Nighttime sports are a cinch to shoot as long as the field/stadium lights are above average.

I love it to bits, I wouldn't travel anywhere without it in my camera bag (at least until I put aside enough coin for a real heavy-hitter telephoto). :)
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2 Thumbs up!, Tuesday, 30 January 2007


Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Excellent lens very fast and gets you up close and personal. I really like the color quality as well as the quick AF functionality. Highly recommend for anyone who is wanting nice closeups pictures while shooting from a distance.
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For the price ...Just PERFECT!, Monday, 26 June 2006


Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
The Canon EF 55-200mm II USM is definitly worth the price. Autofocus responds well at all focal lengths. (See my photos for ballgame action & family portraits)
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Nice lens for the price, Thursday, 21 July 2005


Overall rating (weighted)
3.8
Sharpness
3.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
The Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM is great lens for its price. I highly recommend this lens to those that have just gotten into using a DSLR camera.
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You get what you pay for ..., Saturday, 12 June 2004


Overall rating (weighted)
1.8
Sharpness
2.0
Build Quality
2.0
AF Speed
2.0
Value for Money
1.0
This is a re-tread of Canon's APS 55-200 lens. It complements the 18-55 that comes with the Digital Rebel, but doesn't really have much else going for it. So-so image quality, and cheap plastic/poor quality construction. In general, a wobbly lens is NOT a good thing!

If you're looking for something in this price range, I would recommend the 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 USM. For about the same money, you get ring USM, better image quality, and solid construction.

If really need the longer focal length, spend the extra money for a 75-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM which has image stabilization and comparable image and build quality to the 28-105. Or invest in a 70-200 f/4 L, which while pricey, is a vastly superior lens that will last a lifetime, and hold its resale value.

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Good for the price, but not stunning, Monday, 01 March 2004


Overall rating (weighted)
4.0
Sharpness
3.0
Build Quality
3.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I bought this lens to complement the 18-55mm that came with my Digital Rebel, giving me a complete range from 18-200mm. Given that the Rebel effectively makes all lenses more telephoto (multiply by 1.6 for 35mm equivalent), and that I like to shoot in the range near 55mm, this lens seemed like a better idea than the more readily available 75-300mm lenses.

Its build quality feels a lot like that of the 18-55mm, a little wobbly but nothing that interferes with using it. Autofocus seems a bit slow sometimes, but that may also just be the smaller aperture (and less light), especially at the telephoto end. My only real complaint is that the lens has some softness to it, especially past 135, even when I use a small aperture and mount it on a tripod.

For the price, though, it's excellent, and should hold me for the years it'll take to save up for L-series glass.

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