Seriously, why does everyone want a new 70-200

See title.

I've had mine for about two years. The IS works fine, and it's extremely sharp wide open.

Am I lucky, or something?

Does everyone want a new 70-200?

I got mine a few weeks ago. And I don't want a new one. And I don't know anyone who does.

I bought a non-IS, used when the live.com discount was 30% - saved about $450 from B&H new prices - I agree- WHY BUY NEW?

I'd buy a new 70-200. A good f4is used one would cost me close to £700 on ebay. A brand new one £780...... The lenses hold their value really well so to me, why not just buy new? Warranty and no use for very little more money....

doubledragon wrote in post #8346959
I bought a non-IS, used when the live.com discount was 30% - saved about $450 from B&H new prices - I agree- WHY BUY NEW?

pilsburypie wrote in post #8346980
I'd buy a new 70-200. A good f4is used one would cost me close to £700 on ebay. A brand new one £780...... The lenses hold their value really well so to me, why not just buy new? Warranty and no use for very little more money....

I don't think that's what OP meant by "new".

OP means "why are so many people clamoring for a Version II ie update to the already great 70-200mm f/2.8L IS?"

And to that I say: I've read a few people whining about it but it doesn't seem like enough people are disgusted by the current version to refer to them as "everyone."

I don't think people are clamoring for a version II - it is already an excellent lens. The rumor is, however, that a version II may soon be out, and people are talking about it.

I've had my 70-200 f/2.8 IS for a few years now - it is an excellent lens. I see no need to replace it unless something truly awesome comes out.

It'll probably be $2199 anyway.

Yeah, I thought the current version was good enough when I used to own one. Perhaps they could update the optics to be on par with the f4 IS version, but that's splitting hairs really...

All a new 70-200 would do for me is make the "old" 70-200 even cheaper.

nicksan wrote in post #8350882
Yeah, I thought the current version was good enough when I used to own one. Perhaps they could update the optics to be on par with the f4 IS version, but that's splitting hairs really...

you stop the 2.8 down to 4 and you can't tell the difference in a print.
Been there done that. Don't argue it with me do the same test and use a loop to look. One does not sell screen's to customers, one sells prints.

F4 Cyborg wrote in post #8352426
One does not sell screen's to customers, one sells prints.

Yeah, that's kindof why I'm confused. Unless I'm blowing it up to over 24x30 I really don't think I could see a difference at a viewing distance. At that point, I feel like the potential difference in sharpness could be remedied with a slight sharpening pass. *shrug* I guess I'm just not into gear?

I dun know, I ben print'n poster size at photograph quality from my 5D 70-200 2.8L IS combo fer years. You can get as close as ya want and all yer gona do is end up croXX eye'd. Its not how sharp it is most of the time, its how focused it is most of the time. When I want the background blown all to smithereens I simple twist and click wala its Kibble.When I need to make large photograph Quality prints I make sure its all where it needs to be. The run and gun poster size at events are so close you still can't tell a diff.
Course I judge that by my bank account ( and yes I know that's a crass statement)
But when all things are said and done, Yours, theres, everyone else's, may in deed be a better lens than mine but, I do like everyone else should. I use what works for me. Everyone else use what works for them and we will all be happy, I could care less if someone purchased a piece of equipment because of or if I steered them that way. I don't have a need for adulation from others. Fact is Fact as it is seen by who ever looks. All the who ever's all see things differently.
I'm Sargent Friday, this is Sargent (Kernel Potter) , Fact's Mam nothing but the Fact's

Because the new EF 70-200mm f/4L IS is stupidly sharp and has a crazy IS system. Imagine that... only 1 stop faster!

I don't want it.