This is a really lovely lens that has been a positive pleasure to test. It is fairly expensive but this is a professional zoom and is priced accordingly. As such it cannot be considered to be a bargain but neither is it unreasonably positioned within Canon's line-up. And as the list above illustrates, if a cheaper option is required then Canon has plenty of alternatives. If this one is the lens you choose, you won't be disappointed.
Pros
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Ultra-reliable AF and IS systems
Cons
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Poorer sharpness past f/16
Sample images
Score
Score in detail
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Design 95
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Image Quality 95
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Performance 95
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Value 90
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Features 90