Re: EOS Re: 200mm/f2.8 IS vs 200mm/f1.8 DO IS

[wilber]

Sorry but the 200 1.8 did sell and sold very well to the fashion industry 
and wedding photographers. It is my understanding that canon dropped it as 
they could not do the IS upgrade with the rear elements being so close to 
the mirror. I have the lens and it is worth the purchase if you can find one 
used. Fact is that Nikon just released their version in the 200 f2. Leica 
has it in the 180 f2. Tested by Hasselblad the Canon 200 f1.8 was reported 
to be the finest 200mm made by any one ever- true or urban legend I don't 
know but for me I would rather shoot with it than the 70-200. I found mine 
about 2 yrs ago and paid a little over $2800 for it, this is one lens that 
will never leave the stable of glass I have. It does things to a background 
that can not be done with any other lens in that length.
Wilber



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