Ef 70-200 F4/l

[holeinone]

I think some of the people who buy the 2.8 version are more to show off to others that they have got the more expensive version and not that they really need the faster lens. To me, the picture quality of the f4 version is probably at least 95% of that of the 2.8 version. So does it really justify carrying almost double the weight for that 1/2 stop gain?

Well, I guess it's ultimately boils down to how thick one's wallet is. ;p

 

[Sandman77]

Aahhaha

well i Dun really agree with you,

If there is such a case what would you do >?

got target., need to take pics fast plus nice, no flash allow,

how ? to shhot with F4 ?

I think some of the people who buy the 2.8 version are more to show off to others that they have got the more expensive version and not that they really need the faster lens. To me, the picture quality of the f4 version is probably at least 95% of that of the 2.8 version. So does it really justify carrying almost double the weight for that 1/2 stop gain?

Well, I guess it's ultimately boils down to how thick one's wallet is. ;p

 

[RossChang]

Aahhaha

well i Dun really agree with you,

If there is such a case what would you do >?

got target., need to take pics fast plus nice, no flash allow,

how ? to shhot with F4 ?

Jack up ISO.

 

[scud]

having a f2.8 is useful whenever u need it most.
have moolah, have f2.8.
dont have moolah, bump up ISO, or dont shoot. ;p

 

[Sandman77]

ahahah
ya ya .. if not Rob the Bank right ?

well after sometime i think i will get the F2.8 without IS ..
But Before that will Be 24-70mm F2.8

having a f2.8 is useful whenever u need it most.
have moolah, have f2.8.
dont have moolah, bump up ISO, or dont shoot. ;p

 

[Belle&Sebastain]

I think some of the people who buy the 2.8 version are more to show off to others that they have got the more expensive version and not that they really need the faster lens. To me, the picture quality of the f4 version is probably at least 95% of that of the 2.8 version. So does it really justify carrying almost double the weight for that 1/2 stop gain?

Well, I guess it's ultimately boils down to how thick one's wallet is. ;p

its one stop difference

 

[yangbeng]

Got money buy F2.8 .. why no money buy filler ?


by the way .. i got a B+w filler .. and aslo i have Drop my F4 on the floor which Breaks my new B+W filler in less than @ hr away from the Shop. on the same day ,, i buy 2 67mm Filler .which Cost me $150.

Lucky day for me .... Feels likes heaven now .. wonder what i m, goign to eat for the Rest of this mth ..

Today just 3Rd only ...

Die die ...

fwah...~ you are either veri honest or just too honest...~ you intend to sell your F4L in near future but you annonced to everyone that your F4L has been DROPPED before here in clubsnap~

hmmm~...~ like that pple still want? maybe sell at 600sgd...pple will want~

 

[RossChang]

fwah...~ you are either veri honest or just too honest...~ you intend to sell your F4L in near future but you annonced to everyone that your F4L has been DROPPED before here in clubsnap~

hmmm~...~ like that pple still want? maybe sell at 600sgd...pple will want~

Mebbe... he'll sign up a different username to sell his lens, no?... which sorta reminds me to keep away from buying any F4 for the years to come.. kekekekeke *kidding*... :bsmilie:

 

[scud]

Mebbe... he'll sign up a different username to sell his lens, no?... which sorta reminds me to keep away from buying any F4 for the years to come.. kekekekeke *kidding*... :bsmilie:

what is the lens serial no? :devil: :devil: ;p

 

[theITguy]

I think some of the people who buy the 2.8 version are more to show off to others that they have got the more expensive version and not that they really need the faster lens. To me, the picture quality of the f4 version is probably at least 95% of that of the 2.8 version. So does it really justify carrying almost double the weight for that 1/2 stop gain?

Well, I guess it's ultimately boils down to how thick one's wallet is. ;p

I thought that happen to most people including Pros (not those in CS here)? To me 1 stop is very important, as I would like natural lighting than using flash or pushing my slides. I would go 1 step further with a 85/1.8 + 135/2.0 USM instead of the 70-200/2.8.

 

[John Tan]

Faster ? what about the sharpness ?
colour ? af Fast ?

You have one ? just wanted to know since I like Canon more.

I have use 3 of these type ( f4L, f2.8L & f2.8L IS) before and finally fixed at 70-200mm non-IS len f2.8 .

No other 3rd party len able to par with Canon when talking about AF Speed & Colour. Sharpness wise that depend which cam u are using. Generally, F4 is not bad at least better than all 3rd party len.
F2.8L IS is a bit soft when wide open due to IS element.
Some users got problem with the IS device too.
F2.8L is best :thumbsup: in sharpness when in term of F4 setting but F4 produce more contrasty & radiant colour...

 

[737]

I think some of the people who buy the 2.8 version are more to show off to others that they have got the more expensive version and not that they really need the faster lens. To me, the picture quality of the f4 version is probably at least 95% of that of the 2.8 version. So does it really justify carrying almost double the weight for that 1/2 stop gain?

Well, I guess it's ultimately boils down to how thick one's wallet is. ;p

its for the 1 extra stop in low light, doubling shutter speed allowing for hand hold. And with IS, you can almost add another stop. It definitely justifies the weight.

apart from being faster, its also for the shallower depth of field when needed. You'll be pretty impressed with how the lens can perform wide open.

Sigma's picture quality is as good as canon's L versions. The difference can't really be told. Apart from being slightly warm, the sigma is a good choice to feel whether u need a 2.8 since the price is similar to the f4L. I would go for the sigma any day and upgrade if I find the pros outweigh the weight of the lens.

Hope it helps.

 

[Sandman77]

Whahah a..

WEll .. a lie to someone .. is not fair for myself .. what Go up must come Down ..

I DROP A "L" LENS> U dare ?

fwah...~ you are either veri honest or just too honest...~ you intend to sell your F4L in near future but you annonced to everyone that your F4L has been DROPPED before here in clubsnap~

hmmm~...~ like that pple still want? maybe sell at 600sgd...pple will want~

 

[yangbeng]

Whahah a..

WEll .. a lie to someone .. is not fair for myself .. what Go up must come Down ..

I DROP A "L" LENS> U dare ?

i seriously don't dare to drop my Ls on the floor no matter whether i am selling them in future or not.

it doesn't makes sense for me to attempt to test out the rugged contruction of the Ls...unless canon decides to sponsor me~ :sweat:

me not rich...cannot afford to send Ls for repair. Ls cost a bomb when it comes to repairing~

 

[Sandman77]

haha

i Dun mean to Drop it .

But since i drop it .. i got nothing to say aslo ,,

i seriously don't dare to drop my Ls on the floor no matter whether i am selling them in future or not.

it doesn't makes sense for me to attempt to test out the rugged contruction of the Ls...unless canon decides to sponsor me~ :sweat:

me not rich...cannot afford to send Ls for repair. Ls cost a bomb when it comes to repairing~

 

[Kenji]

Between Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 and Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L, Canon is better due to the "L"? But which is heavier? And is IS version a necessary?

 

[RossChang]

Between Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 and Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L, Canon is better due to the "L"? But which is heavier? And is IS version a necessary?

It make more sense at the tele end. But then again, I guess it's up to how u use the lens and how well you can handheld...

 

[mpenza]

f2.8 is good. but the heavy weight makes IS or monopod more of a necessity ;p that's why I ended up with the 70-200F4L (and a 200/f.8L).

 

[Kenji]

But is it necessary to have IS?

 

[HelmetBox]

But is it necessary to have IS?

Do you need it?