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Dino f
19-11-2008, 17:20
CANON 70-200MM F2.8 L
Im thinking of buying myself one next week. The non IS version.
Anyone got one?, whats the quality like, would you recommend one?
Any comments welcomed.
Thanks
Dean:)
Janice
19-11-2008, 17:21
They're GGGRRRRRRRRREEEEAAAAT!!! :D :lol:

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/tony-new.gif
pxl8
19-11-2008, 17:26
I think I'm about the only person who doesn't like them. I had the IS version but took it back after a couple of days. The copy I had needed calibration but I just didn't get along with it. I used to have the f/4 non-IS and that was fantastic. The f/2.8IS just didn't feel right somehow :shrug:

Maybe worth handling one first just to be sure?
malla1962
19-11-2008, 17:26
I have the IS version and its superb, the none IS version is lighter, sharper but not weather sealed.
Canon Bob
19-11-2008, 17:34
I had one, sharp enough, quick enough and comfortable enough.

Bob
Kerioak
19-11-2008, 17:40
I have the IS version and used it as a walk around lens until I got my 100-400. Next time I go out the 70-200 will be back on though :D
barrypriddis
19-11-2008, 17:50
I have the non IS version and love this lens. It is the one I use most of the time and it is brilliant!
8utters
19-11-2008, 18:08
Awesome lens.

I'm probably going to upgrade mine when I have more money though, need the weather sealing and IS.
Dino f
19-11-2008, 18:14
Cheers Guys, i think ill look out for one:thumbs:
Seen them for £700 is that a good price?
Dean:)
PD_BARBS
19-11-2008, 18:39
There's one for sale here for £600

http://www.eos-classifieds.com/index.php?a=2&b=2758
pearce_jj
19-11-2008, 20:09
on the lookout myself..., came across a site doing them for £704 today, all the reviews seem to suggest its one of the best zooms ever

Edit: sorry £763, http://www.simplyelectronics.net/search.php?keyword=Canon+EF+70-200&gclid=CPflyZmGgpcCFQEpGgodpGctYQ
Duncan.F
19-11-2008, 20:12
Tell me where!!!

Dunc
Big Ant
19-11-2008, 20:12
I have the IS version and its superb, the none IS version is lighter, sharper but not weather sealed.

My non I.S version is brilliant. I thought all white lenes were weather sealed:shrug:
dod
19-11-2008, 20:32
My non I.S version is brilliant. I thought all white lenes were weather sealed:shrug:

nope, neither of the non-IS 70-200's are weather sealed.

Haven't used the non IS F2.8 but by all accounts it's supposed to be a better performing lens than it's IS brother.
Big Ant
19-11-2008, 20:47
Bloody hell, I didn't know that. Thanks
steavyd
19-11-2008, 21:09
Bloody hell, I didn't know that. Thanks

I wouldn't let it bother you, I used mine in all sorts of conditions without protection of any sort, never had a single problem with camera or lens.
Craikeybaby
20-11-2008, 12:01
I think the weather sealing mentioned is the rubber seal to match up with the rubber seal on 1D bodies (and the 5DII). I can't find anything anywhere that states the difference between the weather sealing on the rest of the lesns, focus rings etc.

I've got the f2.8 non IS version and it is my main lens fast AF and sharp, really happy with it.
33L
20-11-2008, 14:04
how much sharper is the non IS
a1ex2001
20-11-2008, 14:12
how much sharper is the non IS

as with alot of things, not much without some 100% pixel peeping you will probably never know.
Canon Bob
20-11-2008, 14:15
There's very little to choose between them in real world subjects. I had both the f/2.8's at the same time and the difference was only noticeable on heavy crops of a bar code......I kept the IS version for its other benefits.
I've also had both the f/4's although not together. The f/4 IS is a good choice if f/2.8 isn't needed.

Bob
33L
20-11-2008, 14:19
thats what i thought Bob, thanks for clarifying that for me. I am not a pixel peeper so this should be fine. Really tempted on this lens now! The IS as you said has its benefits!
Big Ant
20-11-2008, 16:45
how much sharper is the non IS


It's not £500 worth sharper:lol:
thegary
20-11-2008, 22:17
Hey,

I have a Canon 70-200 F2.8 non IS...its a brilliant lens and great color and clarity.

But that being said, the Sigma in the same range is much cheaper, and my dad recently bought one. I compared the images on my camera with both lenses and i couldn't tell the difference, aprt from my dad saved over 400 dollars canadian...that can buy you another lens..

go into the store with your camera and try it..take you camera back home and see what the pics look like..you wont' be disappointed with either..

I believe that Sigma has just updated the lens to be faster, quieter and an even better image...

thegary