
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
I also have the Sigma OS. Definitely worth to as least check out.
KenYork Hatchling 6 posts Joined Mar 2008 More info | Nov 20, 2011 21:12 | #16 Rocky Rhode wrote in post #13422352 ![]() 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 I also have the Sigma OS. Definitely worth to as least check out.
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Trowski Member 85 posts Joined Feb 2011 More info | Nov 20, 2011 21:49 | #17 If you can afford it, go with the Canon 70-200mm II. Other options are quite nice, but most trade some compromise in image quality for reduced price. - Trowski
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hensgonwild Member 132 posts Joined Sep 2011 Location: Monterey Park/La Jolla, CA More info | Nov 21, 2011 05:46 | #18 if you have the money, definitely go for the mkII. if you dont like used glass, definitely go for the mkII. mkI is great already, but mkII is like gold. im satisfied with my mkI and didnt mind it being used, but i also did save about a ton of money.
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AzzA Senior Member ![]() 830 posts Likes: 3 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Hants, UK More info | Nov 21, 2011 07:31 | #20 AJG1 wrote in post #13429770 ![]() IS MkII.....it's incredible! What he said. Canon EOS 40D x2 (Sold both 20D and 30D :cry
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muskyhunter Goldmember ![]() 1,137 posts Likes: 4 Joined Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada More info | Nov 21, 2011 09:46 | #21 Here are my suggestions
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jack880 Goldmember ![]() More info | Nov 21, 2011 15:13 | #22 I love my 2.8 IS mk1... Got it really cheap off ebay... Is it that bad compared to the mk2?? https://www.flickr.com/photos/jackhenriques/
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argyle Cream of the Crop ![]() 8,187 posts Likes: 21 Joined Apr 2007 Location: DFW, Texas More info | Nov 21, 2011 16:05 | #23 jack880 wrote in post #13431833 ![]() I love my 2.8 IS mk1... Got it really cheap off ebay... Is it that bad compared to the mk2?? No, not at all in my opinion. But most folks that spend $2000+ for the latest and greatest will sometimes resort to a bit of hyperbole to rationalize the expense. "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son". - Dean Wormer
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jack880 Goldmember ![]() More info | Nov 21, 2011 16:07 | #24 yep, good point! https://www.flickr.com/photos/jackhenriques/
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malla1962 Cream of the Crop ![]() 7,714 posts Likes: 5 Joined Jul 2004 Location: Walney Island,cumbria,uk More info | Nov 21, 2011 16:55 | #25 jack880 wrote in post #13431833 ![]() I love my 2.8 IS mk1... Got it really cheap off ebay... Is it that bad compared to the mk2?? I got a mk1 a good few years ago, it got a hell of a lot of use and loved it, mine was very sharp wide open, then I got a 300f2.8Lis and stopped using the 70-200 so I sold it and got the F4Lis and it was sharper than my 70-200f2.8 things changed and found myself needing 2.8 again so I got a mk2 at a good price and it blew me away but that does not make the mk1 a bad lens, I sold my mk1 long before the mk2 was out and got a good price for it, infact I lost no money on it so the upgrade never cost a lot, so go enjoy your mk1 its still a great lens.
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Nick5 Goldmember ![]() More info | Nov 21, 2011 21:59 | #26 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II is as good as it gets. Canon 5D Mark III (x2), BG-E11 Grips, 7D (x2) BG-E7 Grips, Canon Lenses 16-35 f/4 L IS, 17-40 f/4 L, 24-70 f/4 L IS, 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II, 70-200 f/4 L IS, 70-200 f/4 L IS Version II, 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 L IS Version II, TS-E 24 f/3.5 L II, 100 f/2.8 L Macro IS, 10-22 f3.5-4.5, 17-55 f/2.8 L IS, 85 f/1.8, Canon 1.4 Extender III, 5 Canon 600 EX-RT, 2 Canon ST-E3 Transmitters, Canon Pixma PRO-10 Printer
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sloanbj Senior Member ![]() 297 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jun 2010 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil More info | Nov 21, 2011 22:13 | #27 There are significant trade-offs between quite a few metrics on all four Canon 70-200mm lenses: Flickr
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iamawinner Member 30 posts Joined Oct 2008 More info | Nov 24, 2011 18:03 | #28 The MKII is obviously better than the MKI but is not worth the Price jump... No matter what the IS Is worth it so get at LEAST the MKI!
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Lifeinpictures Member 220 posts Joined Apr 2009 More info | Nov 24, 2011 18:23 | #29 muskyhunter wrote in post #13430384 ![]() Here are my suggestions 1. Canon 70-200mm f2.8 mk2 (most expensive BEST opticically) 2. Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 OS (can be had for $1300-1500 new with 6-10 year warranty). 85-90% of image quality. 3. Canon 70-200mm f2.8 mk1 (can be had for $1300-1400 used). I would say the image quality is on par with the Sigma and about 85-90% of the mk2. Another thing to consider is if you need weather sealing. The mk2 is the one to get if you do. FYI
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Lifeinpictures Member 220 posts Joined Apr 2009 More info | Nov 24, 2011 18:33 | #30 sloanbj wrote in post #13433678 ![]() There are significant trade-offs between quite a few metrics on all four Canon 70-200mm lenses: 1. Weight - IS and f2.8 add greatly to bulk and weight of the lenses 2. Cost - not such an issue over the long term perhaps, but IS and 2.8 cost significantly more 3. Image Quality - this is very subjective but usually favors the f4 lenses 4. Usability - indoor shooting argues for IS and f2.8, particularly on crop cameras where noise is an issue preventing ISO boosting What everyone wants is a low-cost, light-weight lens which can capture any image at the desired bokeh. Until someone comes up with a new idea for imaging, we are sometimes stuck with heaps of heavy, complicated, expensive glass to get the images we desire. Where did you get that image quality favors the f4?
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