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: It struggles with purple fringing and low contrast at 50mm and
This review compares the rare L-series version of this lens to modern standards: canon ef 50 200
: Despite its reach, the lens is relatively lightweight and small, making it a portable "walkabout" telephoto option. Buyer's Perspective : It struggles with purple fringing and low
. It also lacks the saturation of modern lenses, though this is easily corrected in post-production. especially in the center
: Reviewers often describe its output as having a "nostalgic" or "cinematic" character with high micro-contrast and beautiful subject isolation, particularly at the 200mm end.
: The lens is remarkably sharp, especially in the center, even wide open. Sharpness improves significantly when stopped down to , where the corners also become crisp.