I'm going to buy a Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS

[jon-]

Does anyone have any good reasons why I shouldn't?

The f4 isn't an option as it's not fast enough. I don't currently have anything over 70mm and I'm finding that a real issue when visiting Zoos etc.

I'll probably pick up the 1.4x converter too.

[Simpo Two]

jon- said:

The f4 isn't an option as it's not fast enough. I don't currently have anything over 70mm

Those two facts would seem to clinch it!

The only other option I can suggest is Sigma, if budget is important.

[Dogsey]

Simpo Two said:

jon- said:

The f4 isn't an option as it's not fast enough. I don't currently have anything over 70mm

Those two facts would seem to clinch it!

The only other option I can suggest is Sigma, if budget and weight are important.

What he said (now that I've edited it ).

[Gemm]

If you can afford it, just go for it. You'll never regret it.

EDIT: I personally don't think it's that heavy.

Edited by Gemm on Monday 26th October 14:12

[jon-]

I looked at the sigma but the canon is a little sharper, plus I like how L glass holds it's value should I decide to go to Nikon.

Edit: I'm also aware they've been rumouring a MKII for a long time, but optically it can't get that much better and the MKII glass seems to be a 50% premium over MKI so shouldn't hurt second hand values in the short term.

Edited by jon- on Monday 26th October 14:19

[GetCarter]

jon- said:

Does anyone have any good reasons why I shouldn't?

You use a Nikon?

[4hero]

Do it Jon, I adore mine It really is the best canon lens I have tried/owned. I also have the 100-400 and the 70-200 blows it away for quality. It is heavy, but hey, we are men

[jon-]

GetCarter said:

jon- said:

Does anyone have any good reasons why I shouldn't?

You use a Nikon?

No

I wish... mmmm d3

[bramley]

Gemm said:

If you can afford it, just go for it. You'll never regret it.

EDIT: I personally don't think it's that heavy.

+1

[JohnS]

There are rumours of an updated version coming out towards the end of this year, but that's all they are at the moment.