Which 70-200?

[re:k photographie]

I could not be more happy with the IQ of my 70-200 f2.8 IS, especially for the $1400 I paid for it used.

I will admit however that I have kept my head buried in the sand by not renting a mkII for a side by side comparison. L glass envy is a terrible disease indeed.

 

[jabbott]

With a 70-200 f/2.8isII in your kit straight away you'll probably take better wedding images. That usually means more business. You have only got to pick up ONE extra wedding and you've more than covered the upgrade cost of your lens. In the meantime you have an extra 12 months using a lens you always wanted and will inevitably love.

+1 Exactly the truth.

I have a 70-200 f/2.8L II and have to agree that it can take absolutely stunning photos. I brought it to our friends' wedding and got a photo of them smiling right after the ceremony, and IMO the photo looked much better than anything their wedding photographer captured that day... and I'm just a photo enthusiast, not a pro.

FWIW, I've messed around with the 70-200 f/4L and the blue color rendition seemed really off to me. I do like the weight savings though and am still considering getting one or the 70-300L for long hikes.