Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS MK1.... Just a few questions

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There's a great copy of this in the buy/sell, and I'm tempted. As some of you saw in my other thread, I'm also considering a Sigma 150-500 (very unsure on this) and also a 70-200 f4 with a 1.4x tc.

I know the 2.8 70-200 is raved about, but I've a few questions.



1. How is it with TC's? Both 1.4 and 2x.

2. How fast is the focusing on the MK1? The date is 2009, so it's a very new copy.

3. What would a good price be to pay for a 2nd hand one, I was thinking around 920 posted for a great condition, 2009 model, that sound about right to you?

4. These things hold their value well yes? If I'm not happy, selling it in a couple months will be realistic without losing much. (if I pay 920). My 100-400 held its value fine over the 8 months I had it though, so hopefully my concerns are unfounded.


Again as always, thanks for the information, and if anyone has any other other points to add, or advice, I'd appreciate it!
 
1. - Pretty good with the 1.4x not so good with the 2x (both Mk2's)
2. - Very
3. - I sold mine for around £900 last year but prices seem to be nearer £1k especially for an 09
4. - Yes they hold their value fairly well.
 
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1. I use a 1.4 Mkll TC with mine and never had a problem.
2. Its very fast,
3. I got my 09 copy from here for £1k delivered last year
4. I can't comment about holding its value but I have no intention of selling mine, its a cracking lens.

Ian
 
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