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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II - or - Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II

Started Jan 9, 2016 | Discussions thread
OP Pietro Marchesi Regular Member • Posts: 266
Re: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II - or - Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II

gavin wrote:

I have 24-70/2.8, 70-200/2.8IS and 100-400L mk I and now mk II. I would say that get the 100-400 mkII as I use it all the time for sports etc. I find the 200mm not long enough. The mkII is much better than mk I but its also heavier.

Thank you Gavin!

First, Wow! Fantastic photos of people and city life all over the globe.

I actually stumbled upon your flicker photos a week ago, I was searching for examples of 100-400f/4.5-5.6 IS I and II using the short end for people and other things than birds and wildlife at 400mm.

On your flickr I notice that you use most of the range on your 100-400f/4.5-5.6 IS I. How is it at 100-200mm compared to your 70-200/2.8L IS? Is the new 100-400II better here too?

Do you ever bring both lenses when traveling? How well can 100-400f/4.5-5.6 IS II substitute the 70-200/2.8L IS in good light and not for photos needing f2.8 for low light or separation.

After buying the new 100-400f/4.5-5.6 IS II will you use your 70-200/2.8L IS the same as before or less?

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Pietro M
Stockholm

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