I just received my EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM yesterday! I have been waiting (and saving) for some time now to get my hands on this lens. After handling it, I thought, no wonder L stands for "Luxury". The metal construction feels robust, the zooming and focusing rings operate smoothly, and the weather sealing is apparent (although I do not have a weather-sealed body). I also appreciate that the lens comes with its tripod-mount ring (the two f/4 versions do not), hood, and a protective case. I knew ahead that these were included, but I was still impressed when I opened the box.
The only other remark I have so far is that the lens is far from being white. I was already aware that Canon's "white" lenses were actually off-white, or cream, color, but mine is closer to a greyish-beige, cement-like color. Maybe this is due to the lighting in my house.
I will have a chance to try the lens tomorrow, as a few friends and I are going for a shoot at a local expo: http://www.wwrexpo.net/
Here are a few photos (all taken with my Rebel XT):
The box:
My new "toy" and the Canon lens case LZ1324
Its new home, on my 40D
