Canon 80-200 2.8 v 70-200 f4

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Hi I wonder if anyone can advise me. I need a 200mm lens for my 30D. I know which I would really like but the cost puts it out of the question.

So what I would like to know is if there is much difference image quality wise between the Canon 80-200 F2.8 which I can easily afford and the 70-200 F4 which I will have to save up a bit for?

I need really sharp images at around 300mm but on moving objects so I will need good crisp shots at around F4-5.6 to get a decent shutter speed. The shots will be only taken in excellent light.

All advice will be greatly appreciated.:shrug:
 
Ive got a 70-200 f4L heres a sharp picture at f5.6,superb lens,ive never used a 80-200 so cant help you their:thumbs:]
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/27790088@N03/sets/72157609232907259/
 
DUNKS said:
... I need a 200mm lens for my 30D....

.... if there is much difference image quality wise between the Canon 80-200 F2.8 which I can easily afford and the 70-200 F4 ....

I need really sharp images at around 300mm but on moving objects so I will need good crisp shots at around F4-5.6
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The 80-200 won't be quite as sharp as the 70-200/4 but you have a speed advantage. I'm sure the old "magic drainpipe" won't disappoint you though.

The other bit confuses me.....you need sharp images at 300mm? If this is a typo, no problem. If you're thinking of putting a Canon 1.4x T/C on the 80-200....it won't fit.

Bob
 
Hi Bob, correct me if I am wrong but I thought I mutiplied th 200 by 1.6 for my 30D giving me 320mm?:shrug:
 
Wrong'ish....

The lens will still be 80-200mm and have the native magnification of an 80-200mm lens. The field of view will be cropped to that seen by a 128-320 on a full frame camera.

Bob
 
I think what you're saying is that you want sharp images at 200mm since your 30D will have its field of view crop factor to take into account giving you the view of 320mm.

The lens' focal length doesn't change on a cropped sensor body. A 200mm lens is still a 200mm lens.

Here's a review of the 80-200 and a review of the 70-200L f/4.

I've not used the 80-200, but I do own the 70-200L f/4 IS and it's great at all focal lengths. Fast to focus, razor sharp and the IS helps immensely. It wasn't cheap, but I won't be needing to buy another 70-200 (unless it's the f/2.8 version).
 
You are correct of course but you know what I meant.
Thanks.
Yes I have read lots of reviews but this forum seems to offer lots of genuine hands on and that's what I am getting :clap:
 
The 200mm f/2.8L prime is worth considering if you're only after 200mm...
 
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