dfinn Senior Member 301 posts Likes: 315 Joined Jan 2012 Location: SLC, UT More info | Jan 07, 2013 15:48 | #1 Just did some googling and I found several unofficial lens reviews comparing v1 to v2 of the 70-200 f2.8 and they were all saying that the v2 is noticeably sharper than v1. Is that considered true around here? I will be upgrading my f4 non-IS soon and I'm trying to make the decision between v1 and v2, trying to decide if the upgrade will be worth it for me or not.
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Nightdiver13 Unabashed nerd!  2,272 posts Likes: 38 Joined May 2010 Location: Bigfoot Country More info | Jan 07, 2013 16:19 | #2 Absolutely true that the new version is sharper, but if it's worth it or not is up to you based on your standards, budget, and needs. There's still plenty of folks happily using the v1 out there. — Neil
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Jan 07, 2013 17:07 | #4 I have the budget for v2 just trying to decide if it makes sense to spend it or not. Sounds like it does. I currently have the f4 non-IS version and it's my favorite lens. Pretty psyched about the upgrade.
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zerovision Goldmember  1,204 posts Likes: 3 Joined Aug 2008 Location: Dallas/Ft Worth area More info | Jan 07, 2013 17:09 | #5 I had the f/2.8 non-IS and it was worth every penny. I use if for almost everything.
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Jan 07, 2013 17:20 | #6 If you can afford it, its worth the $$$. Its also quite heavy for some folks and if weight is a concern the F4L IS is a better buy. However if one needs F2.8 then this baby is all its claimed to be. I'd go as far as saying that this is Canon's best lens.
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Kaiser_photographer Member 196 posts Likes: 1 Joined Feb 2011 More info | Upgraded from v1 to v2 last November and it's definitely sharper, shorter MFD comes in handy sometimes, better IS and worth every penny.
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pyrojim Goldmember 1,882 posts Likes: 4 Joined Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA More info | It is sharper than the 100mm L macro at 100mm.... PhaseOne H25
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jcpoulin Goldmember  2,447 posts Likes: 13 Joined Jun 2006 Location: Massachusetts More info | Jan 07, 2013 18:20 | #9 Yes indeed 1DX , 7D,16-35, 24-70 2.8II, 2.8L II, , 70-200 f2.8LII IS, 300 f2.8L IS, 500 f4 IS, 100-400L, Canon 100 2.8 macro, Canon 1.4X, 580ex, AB800X4
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n1as Goldmember 2,330 posts Likes: 25 Joined Oct 2007 Location: Salem, OR More info | Jan 07, 2013 18:24 | #10 Yes, worth the upgrade. - Keith
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jimewall Goldmember 1,871 posts Likes: 11 Joined May 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio More info | Jan 07, 2013 19:01 | #11 pyrojim wrote in post #15458340  It is sharper than the 100mm L macro at 100mm.... which is already an awfully high hurdle to leap... It is just stupidly, wildly sharp. I don't have the MKII (I'd like to), so I can only go by something like the-digital-picture.com Thanks for Reading & Good Luck - Jim
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Richie3888 Member 235 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2013 More info | Jan 07, 2013 19:05 | #12 Sell me your f4 Body: T3I Gripped
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StrwBryFruitCake Member 66 posts Likes: 2 Joined Nov 2011 Location: SoCal More info | Jan 07, 2013 19:07 | #13 from the V1 to V2 i would say its not worth it because its a big jump in price, but from the F4 I would do it. Canon 5D IV: 16-35 II L / 24-70 II L / 70-200 II L
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Mark-B Goldmember  2,248 posts Likes: 10 Joined Jul 2007 Location: Louisiana More info | Jan 07, 2013 22:26 | #14 dfinn wrote in post #15458060 I currently have the f4 non-IS version and it's my favorite lens. Just did the same thing - went from the f/4 non-IS to the f/2.8 IS II. Couldn't resist the current $500 discount. I never really used my f/4, but for $2000 I better use the f/2.8 all the time! Mark-B
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Jan 07, 2013 23:44 | #15 Mark-B wrote in post #15459380 Just did the same thing - went from the f/4 non-IS to the f/2.8 IS II. Couldn't resist the current $500 discount. I never really used my f/4, but for $2000 I better use the f/2.8 all the time! Where can I find out more about that discount?
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