The 70-200 f/4L is great fro portraits. I've shot a majority of the senior pictures I've done this year with that lens.


Are you looking at it for studio portraiture? Or more on location style? I've done both (to the best of my limited abilities). I'll include some examples of what I've used it for in the portrait arena Hope some of this stuff helps you out! By the way, these were all taken on my 1.6x FOVCF 20D. I hope to move to FF eventually. haha!

















Here is a link for a setup shot of the studio setup: S@H Setup Video


Sorry to post a bunch of stuff, but hopefully these help you make a decision.


Would I like to have the faster f/2.8? Yes, at some point I would like to. But for $600, you get L build quality, super fast AF, ACCURATE AF, tack sharp pictures, excellent colors & contrast, and a super useable zoom range.


Bottom line, if it's what you can afford, get it! If you can afford more, get the f/4L and a strobe kit! Learning to and having the ability to light a scene will DRASTICALLY improve your portraits, formal or casual.


-Rodger