Is this just me or Canon is charging more for the lens then Nikon dose for their counterpart?!
canonguy on
cant wait for the reviews on this one. but im convinced that there wont be any difference in terms of IQ with the previous model. well maybe just a bit, which can be sharpened in pp
By Crikey on
Who convinced you?
Maybe it will be better. Like the 24LII is better than the 24LI
I’m hoping it’s as sharp as the F/4IS at 2.8 as the f/4 is at f/4. That would be AWESOME!
From the samples I’ve seen at 200mm at f2.8 is a big improvement in sharpness comparable to an f4.
Dirk on
Do you have a link 2 these samples?
Bob on
If the f/2.8 lens is as sharp at f/4 as the f/4 lens is at f/4, that would be progress. It is unrealistic to expect f/2.8 to be as sharp as f/4 on the ultra-sharp f/4 lens.
The problem with the “Mark I” lens at f/2.8 is the low contrast on APS-C compared to FF. My experience mirrors what DPR reported in their review. Still, the images clean up nicely in PP and look great in print, so I won’t bother upgrading.
you missed those wonderful sooooft pics posted on this site,if they want to charge like nikon then better deliver atleast the sharpness like nikon´s they were not even anywhere near to the first version
Canon EF 70-200 mm f/2.8L IS II USM – sample pictures
We apologize for removing the gallery with sample images from Canon EF 70-200 mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens. The lens was the pre-production sample and did not have final quality. We promise to do a new test with final lens sample as soon as possible.
Apparently Canon was not so amused with the quality of the pictures either ;)
I also forgot to say I have Amazon prime. I ordered my 7D from Adorama and things went smoothly… there are a bunch of choices. Do you think Adorama would throw in fast shipping for it??
I can tell you for certain it is sharper,faster focus and i’ve handheld it at an 8/sec at 200mm wit EF1.4 Extdr. You will love yours! Worth the price increase!
Guys, I don’t know how about all of you. But Pro’s were not that much excited by the new 70-200. I’m working in a Hotel in Vancouver, where media guys were staying while during Olympics. Don’t know if the last names are necessarily, however the journalists from EPA and LA Times were saying there’s no real reason to pay $500.00 extra… By the way the majority of them don’t even use the IS-mode while shooting sports, so the new IS is useless for Pro-photographers. I have 70-200 f/2.8 IS myself – totally happy with the quality of the pics. Yes, it’s not that sharp @200mm, but oh wow… Paying 500.00 extra to get sharpness @ it’s max mm-range – is it really worthy?!
Stoneking on
maybe the new 70-200 is marketed for the well-healed amateur and wedding photographer. i see more people everyday with a dslr around their neck. if it was about the money i would buy a tamaron.
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fURST. !!! haha
yeah. preorder mine today. was waiting to buy a 70-200
Thurd!
Can’t wait. :D
Is this just me or Canon is charging more for the lens then Nikon dose for their counterpart?!
cant wait for the reviews on this one. but im convinced that there wont be any difference in terms of IQ with the previous model. well maybe just a bit, which can be sharpened in pp
Who convinced you?
Maybe it will be better. Like the 24LII is better than the 24LI
I’m hoping it’s as sharp as the F/4IS at 2.8 as the f/4 is at f/4. That would be AWESOME!
Not holding my breath on that though.
Amazon has the 70-200 L IS II for pre-order also…
$2499.00 (free shipping)
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-70-200mm-II-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B0033PRWSW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1267692664&sr=8-4
From the samples I’ve seen at 200mm at f2.8 is a big improvement in sharpness comparable to an f4.
Do you have a link 2 these samples?
If the f/2.8 lens is as sharp at f/4 as the f/4 lens is at f/4, that would be progress. It is unrealistic to expect f/2.8 to be as sharp as f/4 on the ultra-sharp f/4 lens.
The problem with the “Mark I” lens at f/2.8 is the low contrast on APS-C compared to FF. My experience mirrors what DPR reported in their review. Still, the images clean up nicely in PP and look great in print, so I won’t bother upgrading.
+Eleventy Billion
http://lenstip.com/1806-news-Canon_EF_70-200_mm_f_2.8L_IS_II_USM_-_sample_pictures.html
you missed those wonderful sooooft pics posted on this site,if they want to charge like nikon then better deliver atleast the sharpness like nikon´s
they were not even anywhere near to the first version
if you were refering to the link in this thread then they have removed the pics http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=34671835
QUOTE:
Canon EF 70-200 mm f/2.8L IS II USM – sample pictures
We apologize for removing the gallery with sample images from Canon EF 70-200 mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens. The lens was the pre-production sample and did not have final quality. We promise to do a new test with final lens sample as soon as possible.
Apparently Canon was not so amused with the quality of the pictures either ;)
Where should I preorder mine from? Adorama, B&H, or Amazon? Help…. :)
I also forgot to say I have Amazon prime. I ordered my 7D from Adorama and things went smoothly… there are a bunch of choices. Do you think Adorama would throw in fast shipping for it??
Amazon now has it listed for pre-order!
I can tell you for certain it is sharper,faster focus and i’ve handheld it at an 8/sec at 200mm wit EF1.4 Extdr. You will love yours! Worth the price increase!
I can verify that too.
Bein a Pro at the Olympics has it’s perks!
yeah finally this lens is awesome!!
Guys, I don’t know how about all of you. But Pro’s were not that much excited by the new 70-200.
I’m working in a Hotel in Vancouver, where media guys were staying while during Olympics. Don’t know if the last names are necessarily, however the journalists from EPA and LA Times were saying there’s no real reason to pay $500.00 extra… By the way the majority of them don’t even use the IS-mode while shooting sports, so the new IS is useless for Pro-photographers.
I have 70-200 f/2.8 IS myself – totally happy with the quality of the pics. Yes, it’s not that sharp @200mm, but oh wow… Paying 500.00 extra to get sharpness @ it’s max mm-range – is it really worthy?!
maybe the new 70-200 is marketed for the well-healed amateur and wedding photographer. i see more people everyday with a dslr around their neck. if it was about the money i would buy a tamaron.
I have to buy this lens !!
It is to me (I own the new one and it matches pretty well my 200 2.8L II prime and even the 100 2.8L IS!).
IMHO it’s worth the extra $500.