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Canon 70-200 f/4 IS vs f/2.8 IS II for VIDEO

Started Mar 6, 2018 | Discussions thread
Tashi 1 Junior Member • Posts: 36
Re: Canon 70-200 f/4 IS vs f/2.8 IS II for VIDEO
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I have both lenses the 70-200 f4 IS and the f2.8 II. Funny I saw your thread as I’m thinking about selling the f4 and getting another 2.8. I shoot video on two C100’s, one is a C100 mkII. Also shoot on a 5D3, and an 80d. I got the 80d specifically for my Letus Helix because of the incredible AF.

Call me crazy but I see a difference in the two lenses and prefer the f2.8. The f2.8 just pops more, with more color and vibrancy. I don’t know if it is the difference I see between f4 and f2.8, I tend to think not. As you can see from the video I need at least a 2.8 for low light.

In this video the front angle is with the C100 and f2.8, the left angle is the f4 on the C100 mkII, While the closer shot of the guitarists left hand is with the 24-105 f4 and the 80d. I used Pro Mist filters on all the cameras. I got tired of trying to match the 5D3 and my C100’ so I bought another C100. Now I see a slight difference due to the two different lenses and want another f2.8 to make editing in post easier.

so, there you have it. Both lenses together. Hope this might help.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=46koasuo0S8

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