Just ordered Canon 70-200mm f2.8 L mk2

wow - that is an expensive lens IS version, sure it will work out, seen some remarkable portraits from that lens
 
You won't be disappointed, I've got the original 70-200 f2.8 and I think it's a superb lens. Not cheap but worth the money, you get what you pay for.

If you don't mind a tip for the future, rather than risk spending all that money and not liking what you get try hiring the lens for a week before you buy. I think you can get the 70-200 f2.8 from several places online for a week for about £100. I'd gladly recommend lenses for hire to anyone looking to hire.

Enjoy your lens when it arrives :thumbs:
 
It's an amazing lens. One of the best I've owned. Stunning images and really gives the primes a run for the money in terms of image quality.
 
Was in the same position as you a few weeks ago, I'm still grinning each time I attach it, hope you enjoy it!
 
Barks said:
try hiring the lens for a week before you buy.
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Thanks Barks, yes I did consider this for a long long time and you are dead right, it's a great way to find out if you like a lens. However, I read so many good things about the lens that I figured it would be a real surprise if I didn't like the lens. I'm also very impatient!

Cheers guys, loving the forum so far and will post up some results as soon as!
 
cant wait - As i say have seen some exceptional portraits on other forums with that lens
 
I've got the MkI version which is very good, specially when stopped down a bit, but have recently been thinking of selling the MkI and putting the rest toward the MkII. I started off with the F4 non IS version and eventually made the move to the 2.8 IS. I just really don't know if the MkII will be worth the extra £5-600 I'd have to put to it. Of course, if I win the lottery then the wife can have my MkI and I'll just be straight into a MkII.
 
I can wait till my funds hit the bank. I have been pondering over this baby for about 3 weeks now. (plus 1x4 extender)

I just hope I can get it before my canal barge holiday in July.

Any deals on where to buy and what's this Canon cash back thing??
 
Dougster said:
I can wait till my funds hit the bank. I have been pondering over this baby for about 3 weeks now. (plus 1x4 extender)

I just hope I can get it before my canal barge holiday in July.

Any deals on where to buy and what's this Canon cash back thing??
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Canon cash back finished on 5th June I am afraid:'(
 
You'll love it, probably my favourite lens, its a tie between this and the 100mm L macro!

Have fun with it:)
 
They are a fantastic lens, You don't mention which body you are going to be using but on my MKIV it is my main workhorse. I read a blog from Euro 2012 and the blogger was using the 1DX, he stated that the 70-200 IS mk2 on his 1DX worked even better than on his previous MKIV... How, I dont know..but I'd love to give it a go.

Enjoy the new lens when it arrives.
 
Tugster said:
They are a fantastic lens, You don't mention which body you are going to be using but on my MKIV it is my main workhorse. I read a blog from Euro 2012 and the blogger was using the 1DX, he stated that the 70-200 IS mk2 on his 1DX worked even better than on his previous MKIV... How, I dont know..but I'd love to give it a go.

Enjoy the new lens when it arrives.
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exactly my opinion.. i took a big chance on mine as i didnt get on wiht my previous canon 70-200 esp in low light.... its now my main lens and if i was told i could only keep one lens..this would be it...

i know what you mean re the 1dx..how could it be better haha the lens is so good now:)
 
Well it's here and I'm blown away. The speed of the focus and clarity alone are like nothing I've ever witnessed. I'm still a bit wounded after the cost but I know this thing will bring me a ton of joy so it's very worth it. I'll get some shots up soon.
 
I'm thinking about this as well - though i'm torn between that and saving my pennies for a sigma 120-300 f2.8
 
one that has a firm place on my shopping list...played with a friends one recently and surprised on the results...they were just epic...
 
big soft moose said:
I'm thinking about this as well - though i'm torn between that and saving my pennies for a sigma 120-300 f2.8
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Unless you need the extra length I'd go for 70-200 over the Sigma 120-300. It's smaller and lighter and in my opinion the 70-200 is just that little bit better in every way except length. And the 70-200 seems sharper at 200 than the 120-300 at 300 in my experience.

I own the 70-200 and have hired the siggy 120-300 on a couple of occasions where the extra length has been needed.
 
My brother has one. I dare not put it on my camera as I would then want one. He loves his.
 
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