Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS MK II and MKIII Lenses

[Secretariat]

Hi. Just wondering, has anybody out there ever had any experience with both the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS MK II and MK III lenses? If yes, how do they compare to each other? Was there any improvement in image quality and auto focusing with the newer MK III version over the MK II version?
Thanks.

 

[duesudue]

yes the autocfocus is better

alessandro - duesudue

 

[Secretariat]

How reliable and true is this review about the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS MK 3 lens as compared to the MK 2 version?
Thanks.

 

[Secretariat]

yes the autocfocus is better

alessandro - duesudue

So to understand you correctly, the autofocus of the new MKIII version of the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS lens is better than the MK II version? If yes, in what way, does it focus faster?
Thanks.

 

[Secretariat]

Was able to test both the 70-200 F2.8 L IS MK II and MK III lenses with a DLSR( Canon 1DX MK II) and the MK III seemed to focus a bit faster than the MK II.

 

[neuroanatomist]

How reliable and true is this review about the Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS MK 3 lens as compared to the MK 2 version?
Thanks.

Truth and reliability are not reasons to view a Northrup infomercial.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Check reviews at a reliable website, there are some that are noted for weird reviews or comments.

The Digital Picture is a good start.

"As mentioned, Canon has informed us that the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM Lens has the same optical design as the II. That makes predicting the III's image quality easy, especially since I've used the prior version of the lens for over 8 years. The image quality discussion below references the II with the expectation that the III will be the same. "

He did not indicate that AF is faster. With the same internal components, don't expect it to be different.

Roger at Lens Rentals reviewed the lens and tore it down to compare it to the MK II. Except for a paint job and a better but fragile lens coating, its identical.

https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2018/09/review-of-the-canon-70-200mm-f2-8l-is-iii-lens/