Glad to see Bryan's finding it to be a nice lens, though it doesn't make choosing any easier for me.


Quote Originally Posted by neuroanatomist
what would you use the 200mm f/2.8L for? Because depending on the answer, you may also want to consider the 135mm f/2L (or even the 85mm f/1.8 or 100mm f/2, if your 24-105mm is long enough but just too slow).

I've already got the 50mm f/1.8, and the 85mm f/1.8. I don't think 135mm would be much different. The 200mm f/2.8 seems like an ideal next fast(ish) length as it's got a significant change in reach over the 85mm, and, I think, is the longest the primes get before the price jumps up considerably. I'd likely use it for critters in the woods. My daughter playing sports may be another use in a few years. I can't afford (or carry!) a very long and very fast lens, so the 200mm seems like a decent option.