Just sold my 85L... Now what to get?

With massive sadness I've just sold my 85L as although it was my best lens it was my least used lens. Boo hoo

Hmm, now to decide what to get... 135L or 70-200L... Is the f/2.8 mkII *that* good???

Why did you sell your best lens in the first place????? knowing this would help a little

It was great, absolutely amazing but mostly too long indoors but not long enough when out with the kids.

Hey echo i was thinking about selling mine too as soon as i saw the result from my 70-200II! Go for it! Fast action and super sharp, heck its even sharper than my 35L!

I would go for the 135L and if you need more reach then add a 1.4x TC in there.

I know you said 85mm wasn't long enough so you would likely at-least want to get a 135mm lens.... but if your okay with a bit shorter then consider the 100L as well. Amazing lens just like the 135L.

From what I have seen and heard, yes the new 70-200 is THAT good. I would get that. Its true that you can add a converter to a 135, but dude, the 70-200 looks just as sharp as the 135. Plus you have a versatile zoom .

Sorry to hear that, but if it isn't used, you might as well sell it.
I won't suggest a replacement lens, but I will suggest this:
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Don't know how old you kids are, but I found my 70-200/2.8 way too big and heavy to manage while having to also manage 1 and 3 yr olds. So sold it. What I have now is the 70-200/4 which I like a lot better and f/4 is still fast enough most of the time, and if it isn't fast enough then even 2.8 is marginal too. So next up for me is either the 100/2 or the 135L. Will probably get the 100 since I prefer the slightly shorter focal length at the moment, but will probably get the 135L eventually too.

now get the 85L II

Sharpmaxell wrote in post #10409521
now get the 85L II

I believe he had the 85L II!:p

The 70-200 2.8 II is that good. It's a blast to use.

Easy, get the 135 and use the money saved from the 70-200 to go on vacation so you can take some pics.

echo wrote in post #10409088
It was great, absolutely amazing but mostly too long indoors but not long enough when out with the kids.

With this statement, then 70-200 should be your weapon of choice.

echo wrote in post #10409088
...but not long enough when out with the kids.

And neither will the 135L be on your camera's format. 200mm f/2.8 is a good choice.

You should get the 70-200!
The 70-200 2.8 IS Mark II Is really THAT good. You'll love that lens if you like the focal length. I regret not using mine enough because the 85Lii does more for my needs.

-David