Quote Originally Posted by bburns223


The main reason I say the II isn't worth it is that the Mark I wasn't a bad lens. The Mark II is just better. How much? Not enough to justify a $700 cost increase.
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Definitely second that. I just got my first L lens, the MK I 70-200mm 2.8 IS a week ago. The thing takes phenominal pictures. Auto focus is lighting quick, and IS is very good. Would one more stop, a little less flaring, and a (seemingly very) marginal increase in sharpness worth me kissing $700 goodbye? On my budget, no way. If I weren't concerned about cost, I'd have waited, sure, but I'm tickled pink with my MK I and I know she'll serve me good for a long time.


Or until I make it big, and then upgrade [:P]