70-200 F2.8 which verision?

Would love to hear some input to which of the two should I think about getting the original version or the newer version.

I would definitely get the new version 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II. The original version is discontinued anyways. As soon as get enough money I'm selling mine and getting the new version.

Take Care,
Cheers, Patrick

Ver II. One of the best lenses you'll ever own

If you've got the funds, get VII. If money is tight, the non-IS version of the 2.8 is excellent.

Version II

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Get the IS II!! Don't get the regular 2.8. I have it, nothing wrong with it, AWESOME LENS!!! But the problem is you have to use it correctly!! Long mm end needs IS otherwise you need a high shutter speed of 1/200 or more and that needs a high ISO. NOT GOOD. and flash is not an option sometimes!

mk2 is the best zoom I have ever used.

I used to be a 100% prime lover and a 100% zoom hater, but then I got my hands on the 70-200 2.8 mkII....

Ricku wrote in post #13421466
I used to be a 100% prime lover and a 100% zoom hater, but then I got my hands on the 70-200 2.8 mkII....

Im thinking of actually getting rid of the 135L + 70-200 2.8L NON-IS to buy the MKII. You think I should keep the 135L and save up for the MKII?

Not sure.

I quickly got rid of my sigma 85, but the 135L is still with me.

I don't know why I am keeping it, maybe because it was my favorite lens nr1 before I bought the 70-200.

Keep the 135L and see if you still want / need it after you got the 70-200.

The 135L does f2 (nice but overrated), is lighter and cheaper. That's where its advantages end.

I still have mine because I do not travel with the 70-200MKII and shoot concerts where the extra stop can be very useful although because of the focal length and lack of IS, its usefulness appears to only exist in my mind

Ricku wrote in post #13421466
I used to be a 100% prime lover and a 100% zoom hater, but then I got my hands on the 70-200 2.8 mkII....

I never thought you would never say that but this speaks highly of the zoom which I love.

iluxa007 wrote in post #13421477
Im thinking of actually getting rid of the 135L + 70-200 2.8L NON-IS to buy the MKII. You think I should keep the 135L and save up for the MKII?

I did same.

I have the original version with IS and it is one of sharpest lenses, next to the 70-200/f4, that I use. Maybe its me, but I just don't see a big enough difference between the Mk I and Mk II to justify an additional cash outlay (unless I just happen to have an exceptionally good copy of the Mk I). Pick up a good Mk I version off the Buy/Sell at a good price and keep the extra money in your pocket...that'd be my recommendation.

Unless you know that you must have the MK II, take a look at the Sigma OS.
85% of the IQ at 60% of the cost. I love mine