Why would you get this lens?

[charlesa]

Forgive me, but this one is a no-brainer!

[Dylan777]

The only pro on 70-300 has is lenght, otherwise the 70-200 f2.8 IS II is a better lens in over all. Fast AF, sharp end to end, and it's f2.8.

Just like 24-105 Vs 24-70 II = I'll take 24-70 II, so don't ask same question :-p

[crasher8]

A Ginie showed up at my house but it wasn't a magic Ginie. She just wanted to sell me a subscription to N-Photo.

[FTb-n]

I have the 70-200 f2.8L II and the 70-300 f4-5.6 non-L.  The 70-200 is my most used lens (on a 7D), largely because it's sharp at f2.8 and I often shoot wide open.

The 70-300 is retired now, saving it for the kids to use.  Now, there's a big difference between the L and non-L version of this lens, but I'll trade the extra 100mm for the speed and bokeh of the 70-200 at 2.8.  It's liberating not be limited to f4-5.6.

[UrbanImages]

Owning both of these lenses makes it a tough call. My 70-300L is a great copy; sharp end to end but does lack the speed. I would go with the 70-200L II.

[Zv]

I'm sure some people would find the 70-300 (2 votes so far someone loves it!!)  useful but when asked to choose between these it's not even a fair fight! The 70-200 is KING!!