Considering trading 7D2 for 5D4 indoor sports?

Unfortunately got stood up a couple of times on potential sale of my 7D2 and the great priced 5d4 sold...

Soooo, to put one more option out there, should i consider a 1dx (original) which is about $400-600 less than a 5d4 (even more since I’d want a vertical grip for the 5d4

Hold out for a 5d4 or get the 1dx?

DrMitch wrote in post #18945213
Unfortunately got stood up a couple of times on potential sale of my 7D2 and the great priced 5d4 sold...

Soooo, to put one more option out there, should i consider a 1dx (original) which is about $400-600 less than a 5d4 (even more since I’d want a vertical grip for the 5d4

Hold out for a 5d4 or get the 1dx?

The 5D4 has better dynamic range, a bit better high ISO and has just over 20% more resolution in each dimension. Just depends if that is more important than price or 10fps.

18Mpx on a FF for me just isn't enough, I shoot a bit loose and then crop for composition later, especially for sports, so 18 doesn't cut it for how I shoot personally.

It's either the 5D4 or 1DX2 for me.

Last football game...

Completely awesome shots at that ISO!

They look good at that small size, not so wonderfully so at 100% view.

I have 7dmkii & a 5dmkiv. I find myself shooting with both cameras together. I like to use the 5d with my telephoto lens (Sigma 150-600 Sports lens) and my stock lens with the 7d. I don't know which one I like best.

Thanks all - just picked up a pretty mint (used) 5D IV - can't wait to get it out to the volleyball courts!!

Back to the 24-70 I vs II "debate".

I can pick up a very clean used version I for under $600US.

Version II are going for just over $1300US (if I'm lucky to grab one at that price around here).

Is the Version II really twice as good as the Version I.

I'm not concerned about weight. I need focusing speed and I know version II is sharper overall.

As suggested, I may get a nice (hopefully) cheap Version I and try it out - maybe if I don't know what I'm missing? My "fun" side of the brain says get the Version II as you won't be happy until you do...

Not too make matters worse, but I sold my 24-70mm f/2.8L 1 and made a profit when I then bought a Tamron 24-70mm VR.
The Tamron is better than the Canon in pretty much every way, and includes VR (IS)

The only possible advantages the Canon had were;
- More engineering going into how the hood works ("reverse zoom", I funtion that the newer version lacks as well)
- Possibly faster/better AF, but darn, I have never noticed since switching to the Tamron.

The newer Tamron is even better (G2)


I can't speak to the latest Canon, but I would definitely recommend looking at either that, or a Tamron over the old "brick"

Thanks again!
Been doing a lot of reading on the Tamron G2 - while it owuld be awesome of most applications for me - especially the IS, I will primarily be using it for sports as well as crazy running dogs.

Ends up one of my friends may be able to get me a new Version II lens at a huge discount from a store he works at (for about $1150US) - REALLY hoping he can hook me up!
I'll know later this week.
Fingers crossed...