Quote Originally Posted by cxr


Hi guys!I just want to ask for your suggestions as I am looking to get a zoom lens in the 70-200department. I'm looking at the 70-200 f4 IS and read lots of reviews that this lens is one of the sharpest in this focal length and even sharper than the f2.8 IS Mark I. Then came the f2.8 IS Mark II whichI think is a great lens but the price is a bit of an issue fora zoom. I'm still leaning towards the 70-200 f4 IS but I also like the f2.8 IS Mark II, either of the 2 lenses will complement my 24-105 f4 IS. Is the f2.8 ISMark II worth buying for the price orjust stick with the f4 IS? Thanks!
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A products value is determined by the buyer. If something is worth the asking price, then it is purchased. If the product is not worth the asking price to any given buyer, he or she won't buy it. From what I have read, I would LOVE to buy the f2.8 II. But I don't have enough extra cash laying around, so there are a couple other lenses I would purchase first. But that doesn't mean the lens isn't worth it's asking price to everyone.


If you can afford it and your photos will benefit from the f2.8, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. If you don't really need the f2.8 (you shoot outdoors in the middle of the day, etc), you would probably benefit from buying the f4.0 and another high quality lens (maybe the 100-400 for more reach, depending on your needs of course).


Ultimately, value (ie worth buying) is in the eye of the purchaser.


Good luck.


Braden