70-200L f4 / f2.8

wdEvA · 22nd May 2008

hey guys, i planning on getting the Canon 70-200L in a few months time, but before planning on my savings plan, would like to confirm which 1 i should be getting.

Considering:

the f4 & f2.8 non-IS version

I'm currently using a Sigma 70-300 and handshake is not quite an issue, therefore i guess IS on the f4 is not really needed.

Now the main question:

can someone post some shots of the 2 shot @ wide open? would want to check if i need the extra bokeh at those focus lengths.

I know that the f2.8 is big and heavy, not quite possible to hand held it w/o IS right?

Thanks in advance!

Headshotzx · 22nd May 2008

Originally Posted by wdEvA

hey guys, i planning on getting the Canon 70-200L in a few months time, but before planning on my savings plan, would like to confirm which 1 i should be getting.

Considering:

the f4 & f2.8 non-IS version

I'm currently using a Sigma 70-300 and handshake is not quite an issue, therefore i guess IS on the f4 is not really needed.

Now the main question:

can someone post some shots of the 2 shot @ wide open? would want to check if i need the extra bokeh at those focus lengths.

I know that the f2.8 is big and heavy, not quite possible to hand held it w/o IS right?

Thanks in advance!

2.8nonIS users have been doing that since 1995 =) but now IS is here to help us.

Kermitfm · 22nd May 2008

Try this site. It has a great database of shots by canon lens on different bodies. You should find what you want there and more.

www.pixel-peeper.com/lenses/canon/

I am also considering the 70 -200 mm and I have made my decision.

wdEvA · 22nd May 2008

great link, thanks!
hmm. can the f4 and f2.8 fit into a lowepro steath report 300?

KY1977 · 22nd May 2008

The best choice would be to get both.

wdEvA · 22nd May 2008

both?! y would i still need a f4 if i get the f2.8? haha

hmm btw can the f4 fit into steath reporter 300?

Isaiahfortythirtyone · 22nd May 2008

Originally Posted by wdEvA

both?! y would i still need a f4 if i get the f2.8? haha

hmm btw can the f4 fit into steath reporter 300?

well because the 2.8 is giganto? the 2.8IS is even heavier!

i think the f4 can just about fit into the Stealth 300

satch · 23rd May 2008

i upgraded from the F4 (non-IS) to F2.8, never regretted it so far!

Extra weight's good for IPPT chin-up training!

rokieto · 23rd May 2008

70-200 2.8L is a good lens, but is heavy & bulky...I was using a sigma 70-300, so the difference is quite great, when you change lens, you also have to slow down & be more careful (compared to the sigma 70-300)

Smaller body like the 350D, 400D or 450D, the small grip may be a disadvantage for this lens.
(Feels okay on my eos50 film body though. )

If you use it more for travelling & street shooting, prefers lightweight & compact, perhaps F4 IS is better choice.

Don't be too egoistic about the large aperture or the option of using tele-converters. or simply the size of your equipment, consider your basic needs first, hobbyist or free-lancer, traveller or sports shooter, etc. good to have or must have? etc

22nd May 2008	#1
wdEvA Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,675	70-200L f4 / f2.8 hey guys, i planning on getting the Canon 70-200L in a few months time, but before planning on my savings plan, would like to confirm which 1 i should be getting. Considering: the f4 & f2.8 non-IS version I'm currently using a Sigma 70-300 and handshake is not quite an issue, therefore i guess IS on the f4 is not really needed. Now the main question: can someone post some shots of the 2 shot @ wide open? would want to check if i need the extra bokeh at those focus lengths. I know that the f2.8 is big and heavy, not quite possible to hand held it w/o IS right? Thanks in advance! __________________ 1D2, 35L, 80-200L, 85L, 135L, Metz 58 AF-1, LB Muse \| e.tan photography \|

22nd May 2008	#3
Kermitfm Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 118	Re: 70-200L f4 / f2.8 Try this site. It has a great database of shots by canon lens on different bodies. You should find what you want there and more. www.pixel-peeper.com/lenses/canon/ I am also considering the 70 -200 mm and I have made my decision.

22nd May 2008	#4
wdEvA Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,675	Re: 70-200L f4 / f2.8 great link, thanks! hmm. can the f4 and f2.8 fit into a lowepro steath report 300? __________________ 1D2, 35L, 80-200L, 85L, 135L, Metz 58 AF-1, LB Muse \| e.tan photography \|

22nd May 2008	#5
KY1977 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 573	Re: 70-200L f4 / f2.8 The best choice would be to get both. __________________ \|CanonEOS\|

22nd May 2008	#6
wdEvA Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,675	Re: 70-200L f4 / f2.8 both?! y would i still need a f4 if i get the f2.8? haha hmm btw can the f4 fit into steath reporter 300? __________________ 1D2, 35L, 80-200L, 85L, 135L, Metz 58 AF-1, LB Muse \| e.tan photography \|

23rd May 2008	#8
satch Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Living out of the suitcase... Posts: 2,026	Re: 70-200L f4 / f2.8 i upgraded from the F4 (non-IS) to F2.8, never regretted it so far! Extra weight's good for IPPT chin-up training!

23rd May 2008	#9
rokieto Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Planet Jupiter Posts: 564	Re: 70-200L f4 / f2.8 70-200 2.8L is a good lens, but is heavy & bulky...I was using a sigma 70-300, so the difference is quite great, when you change lens, you also have to slow down & be more careful (compared to the sigma 70-300) Smaller body like the 350D, 400D or 450D, the small grip may be a disadvantage for this lens. (Feels okay on my eos50 film body though. ) If you use it more for travelling & street shooting, prefers lightweight & compact, perhaps F4 IS is better choice. Don't be too egoistic about the large aperture or the option of using tele-converters. or simply the size of your equipment, consider your basic needs first, hobbyist or free-lancer, traveller or sports shooter, etc. good to have or must have? etc __________________ enjoy photography....regardless of brand, body or lenses.... Last edited by rokieto; 23rd May 2008 at 07:53 PM.