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RF 70-200 f/2.8 vs f/4 Flipin' and flopin'

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spec68 Contributing Member • Posts: 533
Re: RF 70-200 f/2.8 vs f/4 Flipin' and flopin'
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Basil Fawlty wrote:

spec68 wrote:

Basil Fawlty wrote:

Most of my shooting (80% at least) would be landscapes where I would mostly be stopping down anyway. I know in cases where I’m shooting portraits, the f/2.8 would yield nicer, creamier bokeh, but is it $1300 worth of better bokeh given I’m not a pro?…

My heart says, “just suck it up and get the 2.8,” but my “head” says, “you don’t need the 2.8 and with the high-ISO capabilities of the R5 you could probably get fine results with the f/4 version.” The f/4 version is also smaller, lighter (for hiking) and of course much less $$.

Your head is correct for your primary use case. No discussion necessary. Personally very happy I went with the F/4 version. Lusted a bit over the 2.8 but it would have been an idiotic GASsy buy for me. I think if one has to think hard between two versions of anything the justification for the more expensive one must be flimsy

If I'm going to be honest with myself, I have to say you're certainly right. That said, the lust for the 2.8 is hard to shake!

No doubt. But your circumstances are very similar to mine. After I pushed the button for the F/4 I was very happy with my decision and have never 2nd guessed it, never pined for the 2.8 since. I think if you buy the F/4 from a dealer with a good exchange policy you probably will not be tempted to swap it for the F/2.8 after using the F/4 for a couple outings. That's the best way to convince yourself which version is the best fit.

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