Anyhone have the 70-200 2.8 IS II ?

[Jon Ruyle]

I guess Bryan answered my question... looks like at least one was shipped


The IQ looks impressive... better than I expected. I guess if I had ordered with B&H I probably would have it already.


Not that that matters. I'm not anxious in the least.

[Keith B]

It does look very impressive. I just don't use my 70-200 enough to justify the $2500 though.

[Jon Ruyle]

I use mine almost every day. That's probably still not enough to justify $2500, but what the hey. []

[Keith B]

I use mine almost every day. That's probably still not enough to justify $2500, but what the hey. [img]/emoticons/emotion-1.gif[/img]

Plus I promised myself that my next lens (especially in this price range) would be the 85 1.2 II.

[freelanceshots]

I second that! $2,500 is to much money to upgrade to another 70-200mm. I'd have to see a more substantial improvement like f/1.8 added.





85mm 1.2 or 50mm 1.2 will hopefully be my next purchase.

[Shea Design]

85mm 1.2 or 50mm 1.2 will hopefully be my next purchase.


Really? @ $1,840 & $1,379 (On sale) VS $379.95 & $89.95 for the f/1.8 models,.. It is always that last stop of light (or two) that really puts a lens into expensive territory. Nice build, optics and coatings for sure but I'll stick with the 1.8's and my cash. - I'm sure you know the 85mm f/1.2 is focus by wire, be sure to try it first, and retract the focus before returning to the box (a mount is required to drive the motors) or it won't fit back in the original packing.


Sorry to go a bit off topic, but I felt is was ironic that we are talking about a similar difference in price and engineering for the 70-200 MkII when you reveal your plans for L glass with a comparable premium attached. Hey whatever works with your budget, I'm sure you'll have fun exploring the subtleties of the high end should you throw down.


-Shea