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70-200 MK II Review by Jeff Ascough

 
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Sep 09, 2010 15:17 |  #31

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would help if you post sample pics. ;)

yeah,i'm gonna have a propper play this weekend and try out some more stuff ,it might be a light issue,but we'll see :P


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Sep 09, 2010 15:23 |  #32

I cant say enough how awesome this lens is!!! Here is a shot i took with it:

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Sep 09, 2010 15:42 |  #33

^ Nice composition. But it back-focused. :D


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Sep 09, 2010 17:41 |  #34

Damm it! Even when it "misses" it still gets the shot! Julian saying these shots are off isnt working :lol: Go buy it :)

Hint hint: The focus was on the guy on the right in order to get the great crowd reaction :)


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Sep 09, 2010 18:16 as a reply to  @ vipergts831's post |  #35

I've only used mine a handful of times since I picked it up, but it makes me giddy every time I do have a use for it. Absolutely the best 2k that I rarely use that I've ever spent :D

That's a pretty decent writeup; I have never used the original version of these lenses, so I can't compare to the Mk Is, but the IS in this thing is rock solid and really does allow for handholding ridiculously low shutter speeds, IMO.


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Sep 09, 2010 18:19 |  #36

Last time I saw Ascough he was all about Leica's. Is he Canon now or both?


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Sep 09, 2010 18:45 |  #37

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Got the 100-400 already. I'll just make sure to shoot my boy at 400mm all the time. Then it would be similar (though not equal) to the 7-2/2.8II + 2xTC. :lol:

As I'm looking around... it's really... REALLY hard for me to justify the purchase of the 70-200/2.8II. But I s'pose if there comes a day where money's just flowing out of my ears, suuuuure, why not. ;)

Yeah, I am trying to justify it by saying the resale will be strong so if I ever sell i wont take a huge hit


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Sep 09, 2010 18:46 |  #38

vipergts831 wrote in post #10880053 (external link)
I cant say enough how awesome this lens is!!! Here is a shot i took with it:

The lady in the peach shirt's expression is funny


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Sep 09, 2010 22:25 |  #39

I would love to upgrade my 70-200mm non IS but just can't afford the MKII. I've shot action and sports for 4 years with the non IS and have been completely pleased. I can't imagine what the new version would be like! I do know that my 2x extender does reduce image quality. From what I have seen the new combo is stellar! But for the $3,000 it would take for the new lens and extender combo I will have to wait a long time!


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Sep 09, 2010 22:56 |  #40

With 2x TC ..........

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Sep 09, 2010 23:04 |  #41
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I want one!!!!!!!!!


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Sep 10, 2010 00:16 |  #42

sigma pi wrote in post #10881072 (external link)
The lady in the peach shirt's expression is funny

I love this shot because of all the expressions!!!


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Sep 10, 2010 00:17 |  #43

Trique Daddi wrote in post #10882117 (external link)
I would love to upgrade my 70-200mm non IS but just can't afford the MKII. I've shot action and sports for 4 years with the non IS and have been completely pleased. I can't imagine what the new version would be like! I do know that my 2x extender does reduce image quality. From what I have seen the new combo is stellar! But for the $3,000 it would take for the new lens and extender combo I will have to wait a long time!

Keep selling more pictures! :)


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Sep 10, 2010 00:27 |  #44

Great shot.. backfocus or not.

vipergts831 wrote in post #10880053 (external link)
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Sep 10, 2010 00:37 |  #45

marvelous. there is no other word to describe that brick. lol




  
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