Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Just got mine today, Cast came off my hand yesterday, lets hope it's strong enough to hold it

Okay, I don't get it - everyone seems to say the non-IS version of this lens is the worst of the 70-200 L's, but I'm not seeing that here, in fact I'd say these look the best from the last few pages.

Am I missing something?

Not from my experience. I prefer the non-IS 2.8 version over the IS (version 1) - it is sharper. I don't know about the new IS version 2 - haven't tried it.

JH

Thats interesting to hear - so just keep the speed high and not only did you save a fortune but the IQ's better

John_N wrote in post #10964554
Okay, I don't get it - everyone seems to say the non-IS version of this lens is the worst of the 70-200 L's, but I'm not seeing that here, in fact I'd say these look the best from the last few pages.

Am I missing something?

John, I have to be honest with you. I've NEVER heard that said about the 70-200 f/2.8L If anything we've always said that the non-IS was sharper than the IS because there is less glass inside and it's less complicated. From what I hear, the new IS II has CAUGHT UP to the sharpness of the original Non-IS.

It's definitely an excellent lens and I've been using it for years. I never have and still don't feel a need to upgrade. IS is a crutch in my opinion. I've got on just fine without it

agphotography wrote in post #10964905
John, I have to be honest with you. I've NEVER heard that said about the 70-200 f/2.8L If anything we've always said that the non-IS was sharper than the IS because there is less glass inside and it's less complicated. From what I hear, the new IS II has CAUGHT UP to the sharpness of the original Non-IS.

It's definitely an excellent lens and I've been using it for years. I never have and still don't feel a need to upgrade. IS is a crutch in my opinion. I've got on just fine without it

I'm about to try to sell my 70-200 f/2.8 IS, I just haven't been real happy with it.
We'll see.

i can sing nothing but praises for the f/2.8L. I mean sure I wish it was weather sealed (but then again my cameras aren't fully sealed since I don't have a 1D anymore). It's just a great super sharp lens. I'm pretty picky and always looking to find some kind of issue, but that is one lens that has never needed any kind of adjustment or repair or anything. It just works. Consistently.

tjaudet829 wrote in post #10955206
Very nice S-S

thank you

i originally bought this lens to save a little cash on the IS version, and now im very glad to have it. recently i had the choice of keeping this or an almost brand new IS version which came with a bulk secondhand gear purchase - it was a no-brainer.

the IS seemed good and was pretty sharp on testing but the amount of money i could sell it for decided me in about 2 seconds. my non IS is very crisp, has less moving parts which means less trips to the repair shop (have already had IS replaced in another lens and it's never been the same since) and i can hold it steady at pretty slow shutter speeds so my non-IS is a keeper, will never sell it.

Original shot was blown out, thought I'd have a play with it anyways.

Kept me entertained on a sunday afternoon

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The results of grabbing the camera for a couple of unplanned shots yesterday arvo.

Shot on a 70-200mm f/2.8L.

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Turned out sicko

i finally broke down and bought myself a 70-200 f/2.8L. Its an awesome lens but so far the plan is to keep it for a month, and if i don't end up using it enough ill sell it and grab a 135 f/2.0L or maybe a tilt-shift lens, who knows yet. Any way here is a shot taken with my 70-200.

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I have the chance of picking one of these up for €750 wich is around €200 less for a used one - its well used and small scratches on the front lens.. not sure what to do..

EDIT: ok, nothing to loose so I pushed the buy now button

I bought this lens to reach across a little bigger field, and it's doing awesome.