5DmkII or EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS: which one to buy first?

[musickna]

I think you'll be happy with either choice (I own both). If it was me, I'd toss a coin. []

[Htet Kyi]

Thanks again for all your advices and logics..


I decided to go for the glass first then I'll see to buy between 70D and 5DmkII. Anyhow, I'll have both and it's a matter of time to complete my arsenal.


Even though 450D is somewhat limited in some functions, as clemmb said I should be ok with my previous 24-105 f/4L, 100 f/2.8L and forthcoming 70-200 f/2.8L for the moment.


Thank you all again!!

[tancanon58]

If I were you I would get the 70-200 f4 IS. It is lighter and cheaper and also a pro lens.


70-200 2.8 IS is an excellent lens for portrait but it is so heavy as compared to other 70-200 FL. The MKII is coming out and MKI still have same price which might be increased (?).


Besides I have also heard that Canon body will give you good results (not the lenses) whereas Nikon is vice versa.

[Sheiky]

Besides I have also heard that Canon body will give you good results (not the lenses) whereas Nikon is vice versa.

You better listen carefully on this forum [:P]

[btaylor]

Besides I have also heard that Canon body will give you good results (not the lenses) whereas Nikon is vice versa.
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And Fisheye lenses are designed to be used under water.

[tancanon58]

What I meant is someone statement not mine.


I have to agree with that since I always set on manual to my 5d2 but AF for lens. I could not do this on Nikon D700 and any Nikon pro lens before (14-24G, 24-70G...).

[henytran]

Welcome to the forum. This is a tough decision but I'd go with the 5dmk2. I have the 70-200 and love it but I honestly don't get to use it as much as I'd like. I end up going with the 24-70 f/2.8 but that's my own personal shooting preference. I think if you're more into landscapes you'll enjoy the full frame nature of the 5d. That said, the 70-200 does an excellent job for portraits.


So I would think about if you've been feeling a need for the extra length of the 70-200 or if you feel like you need faster glass then I'd go with the lens. I know when I had the 70-200 f/4 I could feel the limitation of the glass and needed to upgrade to the f/2.8 (I shoot indoors a lot). If you're feeling that pinch I'd go with the glass.


If you need video...well the lens won't help you much with that


Good luck with your purchase!

[Htet Kyi]

Hi henytran,


Thanks a lot for your advice.


A week afterI posted this thread and with the help of many suggestions, I decided to buy first the glass. Now, I've got 70-200 f/2.8L and am very happy with it, even on my 450D.


Now, I am saving up again for my next purchase: 5DmkII. Thanks anyhow!