Is the canon ef 70 200mm f 2 8l is ii usm good for travel?

Not as your only lens. The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM is a telephoto zoom, and a travel camera has to cover everything from wide landscapes to dim churches. Swapping lenses on a crowded square is exactly the hassle my travel guide warns about.

It does have strengths for travel. It's stabilised, which helps with handheld shots in dim interiors and with distant subjects. The f/2.8 aperture is good for portraits and for low light. On an APS-C body it reaches roughly 112-320mm equivalent, which is useful for wildlife, sport or a far-off street festival.

If you want one lens for the whole trip, a versatile travel zoom around 24-105mm will cover most of your pictures. Bring this lens only if long reach is the point of the trip. Weigh it with the body before you decide, because anything that doesn't fit your bag gets left behind.

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