Is this GAS? I currently have a 80D with 18-135 kit lens. I have added a 50mm and have been very pleased with the sharpness of the 50. I am thinking of upgrading to a 70-200 f4, IS...

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

I currently have a 80D with 18-135 kit lens. I have added a 50mm and have been very pleased with the sharpness of the 50. I am thinking of upgrading to a 70-200 f4, IS, II.
Will this be a significant improvement or is this just a GAS attack.

BlueMorel Loc: Southwest Michigan

I'll let someone else comment on lens quality, but the 70-300 would be a great addition for its extra reach. It depends on what you want to shoot and your budget, but I had a similar set of lenses and wanted the 70-300 but settled on the 55-250 because of cost (Canon EOS Rebel t2i, Canon lenses). I still use my 50mm most, but the 55-250 really adds to my capability.

orrie smith Loc: Kansas

junglejim1949 wrote:

I currently have a 80D with 18-135 kit lens. I have added a 50mm and have been very pleased with the sharpness of the 50. I am thinking of upgrading to a 70-200 f4, IS, II.
Will this be a significant improvement or is this just a GAS attack.

It would help to know what you like to photograph. Obviously not wildlife, or you would have had a larger zoom lens already. If you mostly take portraits and landscape, the 50mm and the 18-135mm lens will do you well. I would suggest that before you purchase a new lens, especially one that will cost a good deal of money, rent one and use it for what you want to photograph. That way you will see if the lens will be useful, or if it will simply be extra weight in you camera bag.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Upgrade from what?

All of Canon's 70-200 zooms are L-series professional models representing some of the premier lenses of the entire Canon line-up. The drawback, exasperated by a cropped body, is the lack of 'wide' angle that your 18-135 provides. If you envision a 70-200 lens being as everyday useful as your 18-135 or even the 50mm, you probably won't find that assumption to be accurate and an expensive lens to confirm. If looking for length, you might find the 70-300 IS II (the non L model) to be more useful with the longer focal length and more economical than the L models.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

If you need the additional reach over the 135 to accomplish what you want, it's not G.A.S.
I have an 18-200 and was thinking about a 14 fixed (wider aperture). Turned out to be G.A.S..
If you "like to have it", but don't need it, it's G.A.S..
There are LOTS of things I'd like to have.
Only you can decide that though.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

junglejim1949 wrote:

I currently have a 80D with 18-135 kit lens. I have added a 50mm and have been very pleased with the sharpness of the 50. I am thinking of upgrading to a 70-200 f4, IS, II.
Will this be a significant improvement or is this just a GAS attack.

Depends upon what you are trying to capture that your current lenses cannot do. Sounds like GAS to me.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Go for it. The 70-200mm f/2.8 is the gold standard - from any maker.

Brokenland

As I've said in a few other post, I'm finding that I'm more as ease with fixed lenses and it would seem you are too. You've been using the multiple zoom range lenses and you want to localize your focal distance selecting the 50mm will force you to get closer or better angle of judge your shots. Again, I'm a fixed lens person and maybe you're on a new path to discovering the same thing.

repleo Loc: Boston

junglejim1949 wrote:

I currently have a 80D with 18-135 kit lens. I have added a 50mm and have been very pleased with the sharpness of the 50. I am thinking of upgrading to a 70-200 f4, IS, II.
Will this be a significant improvement or is this just a GAS attack.

Thee is nothing wrong with GAS. For a photographer, it is a natural bodily function - nothing to be ashamed of. Don't force it. Just relax, open your wallet and let it go.

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

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DebAnn Loc: Toronto

Depends what you want to shoot. Unless you want added reach, it would be a waste of money.

junglejim1949 wrote:

I currently have a 80D with 18-135 kit lens. I have added a 50mm and have been very pleased with the sharpness of the 50. I am thinking of upgrading to a 70-200 f4, IS, II.
Will this be a significant improvement or is this just a GAS attack.

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

Hi Jerry,
I noticed that the Canon 70-200 f4, IS, II does not come with T-mount tripod collar??? It is another $140... other Canon lens this collar is included???

Thanks for any feedback

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

junglejim1949 wrote:

I currently have a 80D with 18-135 kit lens. I have added a 50mm and have been very pleased with the sharpness of the 50. I am thinking of upgrading to a 70-200 f4, IS, II.
Will this be a significant improvement or is this just a GAS attack.

The 70-200 is an exceptionally sharp lens for a zoom. On your camera it will be equivalent to 112-320 field of view. I'd say buy a used one if you can get one for a good price (something that fits your budget) go for it. It will probably open up new photo opportunities for you. If you find it isn't for you, you should be able to sell it or trade it for what you paid for it. I have one I don't use much but when I do use it, it is irreplaceable.

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

Thanks!

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

junglejim1949 wrote:

I currently have a 80D with 18-135 kit lens. I have added a 50mm and have been very pleased with the sharpness of the 50. I am thinking of upgrading to a 70-200 f4, IS, II.
Will this be a significant improvement or is this just a GAS attack.

Of course it all depends on what you want to photograph. That being said a 70-200 is a natural progression. Since you are considering the f4 instead of the 2.8 I have to think that budget is an issue, otherwise the 2.8 is the standard.

If you are on a budget, DO NOT RENT A LENS. Renting a lens when on a budget significantly reduces the funds available for the actual purchase. If cash is not object, go ahead and rent. If cash is an issue, buy the lens from a retailer with a good return policy. Both Adorama and B&H have a 30 day return policy that would allow you to purchase and try out the lens to see if it fits your needs.

Rentals work well for professionals who need a piece of equipment short term and know they are not going to keep it. Also a rental is fully deductible as an expense in the year of purchase while a lens may need to be depreciated over several years.