70-200 F4L IS USM Vs 70-200 2.8 USM

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As the title suggests!

I've been reading lots of reviews, but it's one of those best to get opinions from people on which is actually better from use.

I currently have the 70-200 F4L IS USM... Great lens, but I know upgrading to the 2.8 will be a lot better with lighting.

However, I cannot afford the 2.8 IS USM.... so would it be better sticking to the F4L IS USM, or is it still more beneficial to get the 2.8 USM? Without the image stabilizer and without the 'weather sealing'.

Is there much of a different between the two with the 2.8 not having the IS, so you can't have the shutter as fast anyway?

I'm having brain fuzz tonight. Hopefully it makes sense. I do think the upgrade would be worth it, but just want to double check how much difference there is...
 
If you shoot stuff that moves AND you're running close to high ISO on your current camera, the jump is worth it. If not, it isn't...
 
You have to need f/2.8 very badly to even think about that. Apart from the extra stop, it's a backwards move in every respect.

What's wrong with your current lens? Why do you want f/2.8?
 
MissV said:
As the title suggests!

I've been reading lots of reviews, but it's one of those best to get opinions from people on which is actually better from use.

I currently have the 70-200 F4L IS USM... Great lens, but I know upgrading to the 2.8 will be a lot better with lighting.

However, I cannot afford the 2.8 IS USM.... so would it be better sticking to the F4L IS USM, or is it still more beneficial to get the 2.8 USM? Without the image stabilizer and without the 'weather sealing'.

Is there much of a different between the two with the 2.8 not having the IS, so you can't have the shutter as fast anyway?

I'm having brain fuzz tonight. Hopefully it makes sense. I do think the upgrade would be worth it, but just want to double check how much difference there is...
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Hi,

I was in your position too...But last week decided and bought 70-200 f2.8is ii. This lens is perfect. I have done some low light photography and IS was very helpful. If you can make your budget or if you can find any 0% interest free finance like me go for it. It is always better to have a collection of 2.8 lenses which is usable in every situation. But one downside is its a heavy lens and need to practice before jump into the field wit this beast.
 
Stick with the F/4 IS. I consider it better than both of the F/2.8 V1 IS and non-IS versions. F/2.8's are a pain to carry and summon too much attention. If only zoom L's were black....

If you really need the 2.8, save up for the F/2.8 IS II whch now matches the sharpness of the F/4 IS.
 
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Thanks guys. I didn't know whether F4 L with the IS is overall better than the 2.8 without the IS. It will be used for a lot of indoor climbing and indoor swimming and I wanted the 2.8 for the low lighting levels... however I ummed and ahhed over not having the IS which I do with the F4...

I'm still not sure!

...Or do I just go for the 2.8 IS anyway and live on beans on toast? (tempting!)
 
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MissV said:
Thanks guys. I didn't know whether F4 L with the IS is overall better than the 2.8 without the IS. It will be used for a lot of indoor climbing and indoor swimming and I wanted the 2.8 for the low lighting levels... however I ummed and ahhed over not having the IS which I do with the F4...

I'm still not sure!

...Or do I just go for the 2.8 IS anyway and live on beans on toast? (tempting!)
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Beans on toast for me :thumbs:

From what I've read the F4IS is sharper than the F2.8 non IS, so although you maybe gaining 2.8, I feel you may loose some quality.

Personnaly, I'd start eating beans on toast now and get the 2.8 IS mkII
 
I've not got one but have tried the 2.8 of a friend, he is a regular user, he reckons you need the IS to counteract the weight. It is a heavy beast.
I am also thinking of F2.8 Vs F4 but would be for indoor flash restricted times.
 
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