Is the 70-200 2.8 IS II One of the "Best" 85mm Lenses?

[midluk]

Once you have enough lenses, the (n+1)th blends right in. I know I've reached that critical mass.... ;D

So have I, except that the 600/4 kinda stands out, y'know?

Awwww. Cute little lens collection.

You need a 200-400.

 

[Loswr]

Awwww. Cute little lens collection.

You need a 200-400.

Meh. 400/560mm is too short for birds, mostly. The majority of the time, I use the 600/4 with the 1.4xIII.

 

[bluenoser1993]

At my location, sports and performance venues restrict camera + lens sizes for attendees. A body + 135 F2 (or 85 F1.4) is allowed, but a body + 70-200mm F2.8 would only be permitted for official event photographers.

How is that enforced? Do they measure every camera and lens as you enter the event or is it just done on the basis of who looks professional and who does not?
I have experienced similar discrimination at many events where cameras are not allowed but everyone is taking pictures with their phones. Why is one type of camera allowed but the other not?

Yes, there are instances where cameras are being measured. A size restriction is not necessarily limited to cameras but could cover all large/hard/heavy objects such as umbrellas, suitcases, tripods and other things that could hinder emergency evacuation.

Typically the information is easy to find for venues. For example, the NFL has a lens length limit of 6 inches at all stadiums. The 135 is perfect for this and can be combined with a 1.4x if you are further from the field.

 

[Loswr]

Typically the information is easy to find for venues. For example, the NFL has a lens length limit of 6 inches at all stadiums. The 135 is perfect for this and can be combined with a 1.4x if you are further from the field.

Wouldn't the 200/2.8 be even better?

 

[slclick]

Typically the information is easy to find for venues. For example, the NFL has a lens length limit of 6 inches at all stadiums. The 135 is perfect for this and can be combined with a 1.4x if you are further from the field.

Wouldn't the 200/2.8 be even better?

Yes, it is one of the most underrated lenses in the Canon lineup and the longest FL black lens. (while being quite compact still) It's also a pretty good performer on the M5 with the 1.6 added.

5D3, 200 2.8L Antelope Island, The Great Salt Lake

 

[Ozarker]

Once you have enough lenses, the (n+1)th blends right in. I know I've reached that critical mass.... ;D

So have I, except that the 600/4 kinda stands out, y'know?

You are my hero.

 

[Loswr]

Typically the information is easy to find for venues. For example, the NFL has a lens length limit of 6 inches at all stadiums. The 135 is perfect for this and can be combined with a 1.4x if you are further from the field.

Wouldn't the 200/2.8 be even better?

Yes, it is one of the most underrated lenses in the Canon lineup and the longest FL black lens. (while being quite compact still) It's also a pretty good performer on the M5 with the 1.6 added.

5D3, 200 2.8L Antelope Island, The Great Salt Lake

Makes a great portrait lens, too...if you have enough room.

T1i, 200/2.8L II @ f/2.8