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From: "Jim Pendergraft" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2000 4:37 AM
Subject: Re: EOS Who has regretted buying the 70-200/2.8?
> Ron wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > My 50-200/3.5-4.5L has died. I'm now choosing between the 70-200 2.8 or
the
> > 4.0. Has anyone regretted buying the 2.8 lens? Too big? Optically not
what
>
> Nobody! :-)
>
> Seriously, I remember one person that did change his mind and get the 4.0
> instead a while ago, but that's it. I've never heard anything but raves
> about the 70-200/2.8. Whether it is too big/heavy only you can say. If you
> are willing to carry it, it has no other drawbacks (except lack of IS and
> conspicuousness).
>
> > you expected wide open? Do you leave it home more than you thought you
> > would because of the weight? Do faster/more pushable films make you
feel as
> > though you don't need the 2.8 now? Or any other reason?
>
> Fast films just make it more amazingly useful!
>
> Of course if you know you need ASA800/F4 for your favorite subject, then
> that answers the question, but if you want the extra DOF control and
> extra low light ability, then the 2.8 is better.
>
> Jim
No regrets here Jim. The only negative parts of the lens that I can come up
with are a. Weight b. lens hood too damn long c. lack of image stabilizer
Would I buy it again? Absolutely. Very sharp, fast and quiet.
Bob
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