Dec 11, 2006 13:56 | #1 So, I had a 70-200 F4 I bought back in August. Great lens, but I needed something faster, so I decided to get the 2.8 non-is version and sold the F4 on ebay for $500. I bought the 2.8 from Amazon and it's great but given the extra weight, I really want the IS. So thanks to Amazon's great return policy I am shipping it back and have ordered the IS version. Canon 5Dm3, Fuji X100T, Fuji X-T1, Fuji X70
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bildeb0rg Goldmember  More info | Dec 11, 2006 14:03 | #2 Would love to know how the 2.8 compares to the f4, regardless of IS or not. I'm thinking of swapping mine too. What do you usually shoot?
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Dec 11, 2006 15:51 | #3 I shoot some indoor sports and my kids who are 2 and 4. From 4 - 2.8 defiantly helps. Canon 5Dm3, Fuji X100T, Fuji X-T1, Fuji X70
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laimis.s Senior Member 568 posts Joined Oct 2006 Location: Preston, England More info | Dec 11, 2006 15:55 | #4 you can always keep your 70-200f4 for outdoors and get a fast prime like 85mm f1.8 or such. Canon 5D, Mamiya RB-67, Wolf 5x4.
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bolantej Goldmember 3,780 posts Likes: 7 Joined Mar 2005 Location: CAlifornia More info | Dec 11, 2006 18:38 | #5 the f4 version is a wonderful lens. I got the 2.8 version for the speed, but image quality is the same.
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OS220sl Member  74 posts Joined Nov 2006 Location: Eugene, OR More info | Dec 11, 2006 19:12 | #6 I just got the IS version 5 days ago and shot an indoor Xmas concert of my child. Very low light. I am glad I bought the 2.8 IS version. I was shooting at 1/15 and 1/30 with no problem at all. The light was horrendous. Very bad tungsten lighting. You did the right thing and you will not regret it. 30D 50mm 1.4 - Kit Lens - 580ex - 70-200mm 2.8L IS, Sigma 17-70 f2.8 - Battery Grip - Hassy - Sunpak 511 Auto
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superdiver Cream of the Crop  9,862 posts Likes: 5 Joined Jan 2006 Location: Ketchikan Alaska More info | Dec 11, 2006 19:42 | #7 My philosophy is NOW, get the IS if you can afford it, you can always turn it off, but you cant turn it on when you want it IF you dont have it... 40D, davidalbertsonphotography.com
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TeeWhy "Monkey's uncle"  10,596 posts Likes: 5 Joined Feb 2006 Location: Pasadena, CA More info | Dec 11, 2006 21:44 | #8 I think Jojo reviews the F4 vs f2.8 versions here. Gallery: http://tomyi.smugmug.com/
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