Picture of the 70-200mm f/4 on the 20D?

[shiningstardv]

Does anyone have a picture of the Canon 70-200mm f/4 lens on the 20D? I am strongly considering buying this lens and would like to see it mounted on the camera so I can get an idea for it's size and looks. Thanks so much to anyone who can post a picture or point me in the right direction!

[MDJAK]

I held that lens recently in B&H, quite by accident. I went in and asked perhaps a silly question, but one which stumped the salesman for a few minutes. I wanted Canon L glass, zoom, putty (white?) color, but the smallest one they had.

That's what he handed me. As I already have the 70-200 2.8 IS, I handed it back. I can tell you that it is quite slim, perhaps half the size of the 2.8 and seemed quite nice.

[PacAce]

I held that lens recently in B&H, quite by accident. I went in and asked perhaps a silly question, but one which stumped the salesman for a few minutes. I wanted Canon L glass, zoom, putty (white?) color, but the smallest one they had.

That's what he handed me. As I already have the 70-200 2.8 IS, I handed it back. I can tell you that it is quite slim, perhaps half the size of the 2.8 and seemed quite nice.

"Half the size" might be a bit of an exaggeration although I will concede that the f/4 is half the weight of the f/2.8 IS L.

The f/2.8 IS L is 7.7 inches long and 3.4 inches in diameter (max). The f/4 is 6.8 inches long and 3.0 inches in diameter. That's more than half the size of the f/2.8. :D

[shiningstardv]

Thanks for all the info guys. I'll try to measure that sizing against my Tamron 28-75mm for comparison on the 20D. But if anyone has a pic they could post I would be most greatful because I really want to see what it looks like on the camera! :D

[thomascanty]

With or without the grip? I'm at work right now, but I can run home in an hour or so and grab my camera...

[shiningstardv]

Without the grip would be great...as I don't have a grip for the 20D......yet.

Thanks!

[thomascanty]

Without the grip would be great...as I don't have a grip for the 20D......yet.

Here you go. I hope it helps.

http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf/20d70200f4.jpg

[MDJAK]

Wow, I'm surprised by the dimensions and especially by the picture.

Perhaps I was holding a different lens, as it truly seemed much smaller than my 2.8

As you seem (are) to be so knowledgeable, can you tell me what I was holding? The only hint I can provide is that it is the smallest putty colored zoom, at least according to B&H.

Thanks

[PacAce]

Wow, I'm surprised by the dimensions and especially by the picture.

Perhaps I was holding a different lens, as it truly seemed much smaller than my 2.8

As you seem (are) to be so knowledgeable, can you tell me what I was holding? The only hint I can provide is that it is the smallest putty colored zoom, at least according to B&H.

Thanks

It probably was the 70-200 f/4. However, the look of lenses s can be deceiving, especially when they are not mounted on a camera and are sitting in a display case next to other, bigger lenses. For example, I was in a photo store once and saw a 70-200 f/4 sitting on a shelf next to the 300 f/2.8. I can tell you that the 70-200 f/4 certainly looked like a miniature lens compared to the 300. :)

[Zamora3]

Here you go. I hope it helps.

http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf/20d70200f4.jpg
I know this is a noobie question, but what is that on the front of the lens. The wide black thing at the very front?

[thomascanty]

I know this is a noobie question, but what is that on the front of the lens. The wide black thing at the very front?

That's the lens hood.

[shiningstardv]

Thank you for posting that Thomas. It helps a lot. After everyone talking about how small the lens was, I was expecting something not much bigger than my Tamron 28-75mm on the 20D. Maybe it's because this will be my first telephoto lens, but it looks very large to me (especially with the lens hood on). Now all I have to do is find a good deal on a used lens!