From DPR
DPR has completed their review of the new EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II.
The review is very favorable outside of their opinion of the bokeh. I didn't find it all that pleasing either.
Overall, then, the EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS II USM gains about as close as it gets to an unqualified recommendation, given the price. Its combination of exceptional optics and quirk-free design even manages to surpass Nikon's equivalent that we tested recently, stealing the crown of ‘Best in Class' by a whisker. It's a significant improvement over what was already an accomplished lens, capable of consistently delivering results that will satisfy the most demanding of users, and you can't ask for much more than that.
Read More: http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_70-200_2p8_is_usm_ii_c16/
B&H has them in stock for $2499
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You know what goes well with whine? Cheese.
The 7D is 18MP and the defraction problem is blown out of proportion slightly I think.
Anyway, sometimes you want speed and more DOF (sports) not everyone is a portrait/landscape photographer.
Diffraction not defraction, sorry iPhone auto spell thingy got me.
Etienne,
You really think the 5d mk II is every bit better than a 7d other than frame rate?
Don’t get me wrong, I like the 7D, and I may buy one as well. It is a great camera.
Speed is important, and not just for sports. There’s nothing more frustrating than watching a great shot get away from you because the camera isn’t ready, even in the studio.
My ideal camera would be a full frame sensor in a 7D body, and maybe that will come with the 5D markIII.
I have the 5DII, but I would also be very happy with a 7D. I just don’t want to give up the ability to go to shallow depth of field, to make full use of FF lenses, and the better low light performance.
Bottom line is I think Canon has a killer line-up of bodies right now, and I hope the 5D III gets better AF. If it doesn’t I’ll probably buy a 7D to go with my 5DII.