Would love to hear some input to which of the two should I think about getting the original version or the newer version.
seaninsa Goldmember 1,596 posts Likes: 319 Joined Sep 2011 More info | Nov 18, 2011 23:33 | #1 Would love to hear some input to which of the two should I think about getting the original version or the newer version.
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Saint728 Goldmember ![]() 2,892 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jun 2009 Location: Honolulu Hawaii More info | Nov 19, 2011 00:18 | #2 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. Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III | 17-40mm f/4.0L | 70-200mm f/2.8L USM | 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro | 300mm f/4.0L IS
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Nov 19, 2011 00:22 | #3 Ver II. One of the best lenses you'll ever own Christian
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rick_reno Cream of the Crop 44,642 posts Likes: 134 Joined Dec 2010 More info | Nov 19, 2011 01:39 | #4 If you've got the funds, get VII. If money is tight, the non-IS version of the 2.8 is excellent.
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iLvision Cream of the Crop ![]() 5,766 posts Joined Oct 2011 Location: Western pot hole city, Massachusetts More info | Nov 19, 2011 01:54 | #6 ![]() 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! Ilya | Gear |•• flickr
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Ricku Goldmember ![]() 1,295 posts Joined Jan 2010 Location: Bangkok More info | ![]() 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.... 5D II • 35L • 135L • 70-200 2.8L II •Flickr
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iLvision Cream of the Crop ![]() 5,766 posts Joined Oct 2011 Location: Western pot hole city, Massachusetts More info | Nov 19, 2011 05:37 | #9 ![]() 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? Ilya | Gear |•• flickr
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Ricku Goldmember ![]() 1,295 posts Joined Jan 2010 Location: Bangkok More info | ![]() Not sure. 5D II • 35L • 135L • 70-200 2.8L II •Flickr
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bohdank Cream of the Crop ![]() 14,060 posts Likes: 6 Joined Jan 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada More info | Nov 19, 2011 06:35 | #11 The 135L does f2 (nice but overrated), is lighter and cheaper. That's where its advantages end. Bohdan - I may be, and probably am, completely wrong.
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bobbyz Cream of the Crop 20,433 posts Likes: 3317 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA More info | Nov 19, 2011 09:35 | #12 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. 5dmk3, 35L, 85L II, 300mm f2.8 IS I, 400mm f5.6
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bobbyz Cream of the Crop 20,433 posts Likes: 3317 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA More info | Nov 19, 2011 09:36 | #13 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. 5dmk3, 35L, 85L II, 300mm f2.8 IS I, 400mm f5.6
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argyle Cream of the Crop ![]() 8,187 posts Likes: 21 Joined Apr 2007 Location: DFW, Texas More info | 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. "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son". - Dean Wormer
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