Great lens. Costs a fortune. People are always saying, go with the 70 - 200 f 4.0 L. It's lighter and more affordable, yes, but that's where the comparisons end. Read the lenstip review if you don't believe me.

Incredible images; Image stabilization....wow....I hear and see all these comments about how people should use tripos or use stabilizers with a telephoto lens of the length; Well I would have to say that, I cannot shoot hand held video without tripod or stabilizer on any of my L lenses except my 24...

No kidding it really is heavy; It is the only lens that I own where I can feel a bit of "play" with the way the lens fits on the body; I actually feel a bit uncomfortable carrying the of it around with just one hand on the camera body; I use a mark iii 5d

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM is a member of Canon's flagship L-series of lenses. This lens is tough and built for the rigours of professional use, featuring dust and water-resistance. Four-stop image stabilisation is available with two modes for static and moving subjects.

A very high quality lens giving very clear photographs, the weight is the only criticism I found. By using a monopod it makes life a lot easier.

Easy lens choice for entering the big league

Best quality; works in dim lighting.

Heavy; large

Nothing wrong with the lens. More that it was unlikely to be a UK product and the issues arose with it being listed on Amazon at all. It was supposed to qualify for the Canon offer (the Amazon link claimed). It didn't.

Jan 5th. Improving upon one of the most popular lenses in the Canon EF line is no easy task, although Canon has done just that. The all-new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM increases the speed, performance and optical quality of the EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM while maintaining all of the characteristics...

This is a grey market lens meaning it does not qualify for Canon's manufacturer warranty. It arrived from zoom electronics without extra packaging or protection, just the original box. I am unsure if it is actually a Canon original product. I wouldn't recommend buying this through zoom electronics.

"One of the best tidbits of advice I have ever received was to buy this lens. And so I did from the Henry's booth at the Exposure Show (fall 2011). And I love it. And so I am passing the advice forward. This lens is the workhorse of my kit.

Bought this lens a few days ago to replace my 70-200 F4L. It's big, heavy and expensive. But it's also the best zoom lens Canon has ever produced. I'm completely happy. It's just as sharp as any prime I have.

Improving on the popular EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens, Canon's new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM comes with a next-generation image stabiliser that claims up to four f-stops of shutter speed advantage at all focal length settings.