Is the canon ef 70 200mm f 4l usm good for wildlife?

The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM can work for wildlife, but only for certain subjects. On full frame it frames 70-200mm, which suits larger animals, sport from the sideline, and wildlife you can approach. My wildlife and sport guide puts that kind of work at 70-200mm to 100-400mm.

Birds are where it falls short. The guide says they need 600mm full-frame equivalent and beyond, so this lens won't reach them. It also has no stabilisation, so at 200mm you'll want to keep your shutter speed up.

If you mostly shoot birds, look for a longer zoom. If you shoot mammals, sport, or animals at a reasonable distance, this lens is a good, affordable choice. The site also lists two newer 70-200mm f/4L variants, the IS USM and the IS II USM, if you want to compare them.

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