A $1,200 to $1,600 Question

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Originally Posted by Kayaker72

<span style="font-size: 11.6667px;"]Rich,


I've looked at the 70-200 mm f/2.8 II. ....but the thing that has me are the size and weight. It is another lens (along with the 100-400L) that I need to get my hands on at a photo shop (the lastfew I've been too didn't have either). I am very tempted by the 70-200 f/4, as I can see that and the 100-400L beinga good combination. <span style="font-size: 11.6667px;"]...I need tobe careful or I'll only have slow lenses.

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Yes, weight and cost is definitely a concern. When taking those factors into consideration, I like the 70-200mm f/4L and the 100-400L combination the best.


I'm not sure if you're referring to the 70-200mm f/4L IS ($1200) or the 70-200mm f/4L non-IS ($650)? I would just like to point out the obvious, which is that the IS Version will give you an extra 4 stops, which will come in very handy, due to the long focal length as well as the actual physical length of this lens especially at dawn and dusk. So, consider that if you do forgo the f/2.8L IS II at least consider the 4 stop IS advantage of the f/4L.


I'm off to help prep my friends Sailboat for our race tomorrow.


I'll catch up with you guys you later!





Rich