Resolution
The resolving power is of the highest standard. Canon has here uses only the finest optical glasses, a Flouritlinse and two UD lens elements. Very well centered, it offers over the whole area an excellent resolution and only in the outermost regions of aperture 16, the level drops at maximum aperture a purely physical reasons.
other contribution
It is striking that there is virtually no chromatic aberration and it can be seen no distortion. The autofocus performance can not keep up with the optical performance throughout, but nothing to worry about. With an average of 97% (95% phase AF, 98% contrast AF) is also here everything's alright.
Construction
Canon has designed such that as usual EF 200mm f2 as L lens. Very solid and robust construction. Dust and splash protection is self-evident. Due to the high light output and a lot of glass has been installed. All this adds up 2.5kg since at least. A monopod duty.
The eight blade diaphragm that dimmed for a very soft and Harmon, hi-tech bokeh background blur. The lens has the latest five-stage image stabilizer, the date is only used in this lens. As usual there is a dust and splash protection. The other corresponds to the usual standard equipment: the camera side usually. individually assignable AF stop buttons, Focus Limit, focus lock, 2 Modes Image Stabilizer and Filtereinsteckfach.
Conclusion
The Canon EF 200mm f 2L IS USM is a top objective. Equipment and optical performance are absolutely professional. L-typical in this upscale telephoto class a high-quality hard-shell case with extra Objektivgurt. The lens hood and tripod collar is a matter of course. Who needs to work as a professional photographer often under difficult lighting conditions in the medium distance will find with this lens a reliable and ideal partner. But also as a portrait lens is not to be sneezed at!
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