Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisrt few with the new tc1.4 just checking the reach and sharpness. looks good to me.

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Isn't there a specific mkI thread?

First snaps on my ye olde 1991 200L

Very Nice Echo!

Version I

The first photo I took using the 200L mkI, lots wrong with it but I thought it's alright

echo wrote in post #8361322
Isn't there a specific mkI thread?

A search does not show one up.

I think the only difference is the Mk I had a built in pull forward hood rather like the 300 f4L IS. So optically it should be the same, the Mk II is just better shaded.

As small and light as this lens is, I really enjoy taking it with me whenever I leave home. I often take a 1.4x along with it, and even a 2x sometimes, it still looks good. I just think it's a terrific lens. Shooting into the sun, no flair.

Lester Wareham wrote in post #8401585
A search does not show one up.

I think the only difference is the Mk I had a built in pull forward hood rather like the 300 f4L IS. So optically it should be the same, the Mk II is just better shaded.

You're right.

I decided to try and find an MKI and now own one. The built in hood is very quick & easy to use. The MKII's hood is much larger and according to feedback on FM, some have reported it doesn't attach very securely.

The lens is very good at dealing with flare anyway so the MKI has become a bit of a favourite of candid shooters. You can use the lens with no hood to remain as inconspicuous as possible and then quickly slide it up if you run into a flare-inducing situation. The MKII with its long hood stands out more and storing & attaching the hood is obviously more of a hassle when out and about.

I agree with you. That hood is big. When I use it in a sports shooting environment I have it attached for protection because when you're switching cameras in your hands quickly, things happen. But in a slower paced environment and/or when traveling light, I often leave the hood at home, and just take some extra care.

My hood attaches very securely though, I haven't had any issues there.

Hermes wrote in post #8426411
You're right.

I decided to try and find an MKI and now own one. The built in hood is very quick & easy to use. The MKII's hood is much larger and according to feedback on FM, some have reported it doesn't attach very securely.

The lens is very good at dealing with flare anyway so the MKI has become a bit of a favourite of candid shooters. You can use the lens with no hood to remain as inconspicuous as possible and then quickly slide it up if you run into a flare-inducing situation. The MKII with its long hood stands out more and storing & attaching the hood is obviously more of a hassle when out and about.

Can't say I have had any problems with hood security, I agree a slide up hood is very convenient.

@ Gary 2027 -that first one of the sunset is really stunning! made me loose my breath for a few seconds:P

Wide open at f/2.8 (mark one)

Mark I with 2x Extender.
ISO 800, f/8, 1/250
We were playing with Spot Metering and manual. Only PP is an amount of Sharpening in ACR.