I just ordered my new 70-200 f2.8 MkII today!

[Solar B]

I'm not pro enough to justify the 2.8, so I "settled" on the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM.
It is also an amazing lens.
This little brother to the 2.8 always gets forgotten about lol.

 

[RGF]

....and now, the delivery wait... :'(

congrats. Enjoy it - it is a great lens

 

[Dylan777]

That's a great decision indeed. When in doubt, go with the tried and true, even if it costs more initially. Over time, you will actually save because you won't have to buy twice.

As for me, I'm a bit more adventurous, so I went ahead and go for the Tamron. I got both, and after about a week of usage, I find that their IQ, and ease of use mostly on par with each other. I have some shots that look better on Canon, and some shots that look better on Tamron. When the focus is dead on, and the subject (or my hand doesn't move), it's hard to tell the difference between the two lens, even for casual pixel peepers.

However, I do admit that the Canon exudes (slightly) better build quality, and a sense of luxury. Is a Merc C class 10,000 better than a well equipped Honda Accord? Opinion will vary.

5yrs 2 montns ago, my wife was in a car accident. Thanks to her 2006 Merc E55 AMG. She still alive and normal. Not so lucky for other camry and accord drivers. I'm not sure the E is 10,000 better, however, it saved her life.

 

[mustafa]

My favourite lens as well, save up now for the 24-70 f2.8L USM II.

/ Stolpe

I would have thought a more up-to-date body should be a higher priority.

 

[wsmith96]

I would have thought a more up-to-date body should be a higher priority.

It is, but I'm working on my glass first, then I'll update the camera. I'm not making money on my pictures so photography is an expensive hobby for me! I can only make so many big purchases a year, and for me the 70-200 is a big purchase.

Last year it was the 17-55 and the 10-22. This year the 85 1.8 and 70-200.

Also, at this point, I'm not sure which path is right for me regarding FF or APS-C. I've been set on getting a 7d which will allow me to preserve the lenses I have. I'm not in a hurry on the body and will wait to see if that mythical creature known as the 7D mk II actually appears or not. With my luck, they'll beef it up to an APS-H sensor, making me sell those lenses anyway. Given enough light, my T1i produces some pretty good pictures IMO. It does struggle in darker environments though.

 

[Dylan777]

Also, at this point, I'm not sure which path is right for me regarding FF or APS-C.

I jumped from 7D to 5D II....the IQ is day and night diff. in lower light and indoor shots. I started with just 50mm f1.4 and 70-200 f2.8 IS mrk I. Believe it or not, that was enough for me to shoot many events.

Slowly, I upgraded my lenses to L. Next thing I know, I own some of Canon best lenses. I'm sure you will get there

Jumping from crop to FF was a right decision for me. I doubt I would go back to crop DSLR anytime soon.

 

[wsmith96]

FEDEX shows the package is out for delivery! Yay!

 

[Don Haines]

I'm not saying it's a good lens but.....

Take a crop camera, use a teleconverter, and almost any lens is soft.
Take a crop camera, use a teleconverter, and the 70-200IS ( F4 and 2.8) are sharp.

It is an impressive chunk of glass.... enjoy!

 

[wsmith96]

So I took my new lens out to the local high school game and the results are below. I had my rebel set to ISO 3200 to get the shutter speed up, so the pictures were a bit noisy. Noise was reduced in Lightroom. Constructive criticism is welcomed.

 

[wsmith96]

Here's a few more of our kittens. Again, constructive criticism welcomed.