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Canon 200mm f2 L vs. 200-400mm f4 L

Started Sep 9, 2016 | Discussions thread
richiedodson
richiedodson Regular Member • Posts: 399
Re: Canon 200mm f2 L vs. 200-400mm f4 L

Victor Engel wrote:

Thanks partially to your post (although I've been considering the move for years), there has been a hit to my wallet. My 200mm f/1.8 (allegedly in like new condition) is in transit to my location.

I think you will absolutely fall in love with it Victor. The only negative thing I could say about it is the balance (of course we already expect the big weight) - a lot of people buy a long foot extender to centre the balance better - but it might quickly become your favourite lens. I'm certainly interested to hear your comments after a few days playing with yours.

I would say mine is about as sharp right across the (full) frame when at f/1.8 as a 70-200f/2.8ISII is in the centre at f/2.8 and even more noticeable when at f/2.0. I have heard it is sharper than the 200f/2IS due to the lead glass. My 300f/2.8IS is sharp of course - but I certainly haven't noticed a sharpness difference between the 200 and much newer 300. I prefer the look of the images from the 200 which pop and have amazing colour. I just don't get much use with my 200-400 as I don't do big field sports much. I used my 200 for almost an entire conference in a dark auditorium last week (along with mixed focal lengths for varying angle supply to the client) and the images were great - almost paid for itself all-over-again!

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