The 70-200mm F/2.8 lenses seem to have a bit of variation in sharpness. I'd really want to check it carefully. As to price, I've bought4 used ones in the $800-$1000 price range. They were very good, but not great so i just kept my 70-200F4L IS, which none of the four lenses could match.


A new one (in the USA) can be had for about $1450 by purchasing it from Adorama on ebay and getting the Bing 8% cashback plus 2% on my Amex card. There is no way I'd pay $1300-$1500 for a used one, which is whatmany sellers are asking.