Canon 70-200mm f/4 IS

[MLeeK]

Just remember that any lens is NOT at it's sharpest wide open. So if you are planning at shooting at f/4 then buy the f/2.8

 

[Dao]

Just remember that any lens is NOT at it's sharpest wide open. So if you are planning at shooting at f/4 then buy the f/2.8

This is true in general. However, the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS is so sharp that it is even sharper than the f/2.8 version (not sure about the new mkII IS f/2.8 version) at f/4 (wide open), f/5.6 and f/8 on 70mm, 135mm and 200mm focal length. (Based on the MTF charts)

 

[TheBiles]

Just remember that any lens is NOT at it's sharpest wide open. So if you are planning at shooting at f/4 then buy the f/2.8

This is true in general. However, the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS is so sharp that it is even sharper than the f/2.8 version (not sure about the new mkII IS f/2.8 version) at f/4 (wide open), f/5.6 and f/8 on 70mm, 135mm and 200mm focal length. (Based on the MTF charts)

The 2.8 IS II is probably Canon's sharpest zoom. It is just ridiculous at all apertures and focal lengths.

 

[Dao]

Just remember that any lens is NOT at it's sharpest wide open. So if you are planning at shooting at f/4 then buy the f/2.8

This is true in general. However, the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS is so sharp that it is even sharper than the f/2.8 version (not sure about the new mkII IS f/2.8 version) at f/4 (wide open), f/5.6 and f/8 on 70mm, 135mm and 200mm focal length. (Based on the MTF charts)

The 2.8 IS II is probably Canon's sharpest zoom. It is just ridiculous at all apertures and focal lengths.

That's should explain for the extra cost for the new version

 

[50mm]

The 2.8 IS II wins. I bit the bullet and ordered it this morning. Thanks for all the good advice.

 

[TheBiles]

The 2.8 IS II wins. I bit the bullet and ordered it this morning. Thanks for all the good advice.

Enjoy it!

 

[MLeeK]

Congratulations on your new baby!