A sad day for the 70-200 2.8IS

[richwig83]

Ive had to sell my beloved lens... its been advertised for a while now and was kind of hoping no one would want it! But alas... its been sold! :(

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4615530066_e467a33d1c_o.jpg


Rich

[lukeap69]

Just think that the new owner will be happy. :)

[SuzyView]

Tell me about it. I can't afford to keep the old one to get the new model. It's really sad. I feel for you.

[Mastamarek]

so whats next? Mark II? ^^

[richwig83]

No.. not the new one... its way to expensive!

What happened is that I went from a 40D to a 5DII... and 200mm doesn't cut it, and using the 2x converter on the 70-200 just turns the IQ and AF speed to mush!

So I bought a second hand (but in new condition) 100-400... for 900GBP. So far very very happy with the lens.

Since then ive not used the 70-200 once... so theres no point in keeping it.

Im glad you all feel my pain!

Rich

[SuzyView]

I bought a 7D this year and the 70-200 is amazing with it. But yes, the reach of the 5DII makes it not the favorite for sports shooting.