Canon 70-200mm f2.8 mark I or mark II?

[Kenneth67C]

Dejavu from the 5D Mark II and III. Anticipating the 1D/1Ds will follow the same fate compared to the 1Dx.

OT: the key difference between the 1D4 and the 1Dx is the crop factor, slightly higher fps, lower noise and newer focusing system. Some may actually prefer the crop factor (1.3x) for greater reach.

 

[avsquare]

OT: the key difference between the 1D4 and the 1Dx is the crop factor, slightly higher fps, lower noise and newer focusing system. Some may actually prefer the crop factor (1.3x) for greater reach.

Not to forget the ability to AF with f/8

 

[raydio]

Here you go:
Mk1 vs Mk2

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM Lens Image Quality

ISO 12233 Chart 100% Crops - it does show significant improvement in terms of sharpness.

I think the response will differ from person to person. For a 5D2 and a 5D3 comparison, let's not talk about other systems, the 5D3 did make the 5D2 looked a little embarrassed, at least in my own opinion, because if the largely acknowledged AF weakness of the 5D2.

But for the 3 versions of 70-200 f/2.8L, personally I don't think that way. The non-IS version is still a great lens itself, where it's sharpness is still top notch amongst the EF L series lens.

It really depends on what you are comparing on and what's your concern. If you are comparing the 28-70 f/2.8L VS 24-70L II, that would be some significant difference, or the 16-35L and 16-35L II

I guess it ultimately comes down to what matters to do, for you to determine whether the previous models are truly outdated or obsolete or not.

Seeing is believing! :thumbsup:

Thank-you both for the links.

 

[avsquare]

Seeing is believing! :thumbsup:

Thank-you both for the links.

Welcome. In fact, the digital picture is on my bookmark and my first place to compare Canon stuff, because the author have quite an extensive of comparison charts that are easy to see and understand

 

[raydio]

Here you go:
Mk1 vs Mk2

Welcome. In fact, the digital picture is on my bookmark and my first place to compare Canon stuff, because the author have quite an extensive of comparison charts that are easy to see and understand

Very good to know... thanks again!