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Canon 70-200 IS F4,F2.8

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Posted by Carson Wilcox on September 13, 2011 at 12:09 PM
I currently have the Canon 70-200 IS F2.8 MK2 and love it, except for the weight. I'm considering trading it in for the F4 or perhaps just buying the F4 and keeping both, just can't decide which direction to go with this and would love some input from those of you you have either or both of these.

Thanks
Carson
Posted by Harley Goldman on September 13, 2011 at 6:22 PM
I had the old 2.8 and sold it for the non-IS 4.0 for the very reason you are considering it. Weight and size. The 4.0 is great. I did a sharpness test to compare. Extremely close, but the 4.0 was slightly sharper. Not enough to make a difference though. Unless you need the speed, I would make the change and pocket the cash.
Posted by Frank Damon on September 14, 2011 at 12:37 AM
I bought the F 4.0 as the 2.8 was too heavy and expensive and figured I didn't need the extra speed with the 5DM2. Have been very happy with it. :jump:
Posted by Carson Wilcox on September 14, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Thanks guys. I've decided to go ahead and get the 4.0 and keep the 2.8 at least for now, just really hesitant to give up the 2.8 because I do use it. I may trade in my 24-70 L f2.8 as I don't really use it very often.
My local store is expecting to have the f4 in this Friday so I'll see what they say about the 24-70 and go from there.

Thanks
Carson