imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Soooo, which version is it the IS or non-IS ?????

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Rob909 Loc: Orland, Ca.

No vignetting??

whlsdn Loc: Colorado

Right you are, Rob909! Why is that? I mean, I love that, but did not expect it. Makes this L incredibly versatile, but I had missed that fact in everything I’ve read.

whlsdn Loc: Colorado

Oh, yeah, imagemeister, it’s the real deal!

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imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

OK, it is the IS version .....the non-IS goes a bit cheaper but the non-IS is sharper with the 2X - according to Canon's MTF charts.

FWIW, the original EF 80-200 2.8 L is cheaper yet - but still great optical performance without Fluorite and, of course no IS !

gessman Loc: Colorado

You're lucky I didn't see the ad or there might've been a contest at that price even though I already have one. By the way, unless you're a Baptist Preacher's kid, like you and I, Southern, Baptist in my case even, that bit of irreverence probably flew right over. We, you and I and our brethren bpk's, speak a very special esoteric language that kinda sounds normal but really isn't even close.

whlsdn Loc: Colorado

I definitely wasted no time, gessman, when his ad lit the screen.

I'd have to say, if I hadn't spent so many Sunday afternoons at church potlucks, I might be surprised at a fellow bpk's willingness to try to beat me out of a prize. However, I've seen too many fellow church members battle over the last piece of my Mother's apple pie (or pecan pie) to be surprised at such mean-spiritedness.

Not related to photography at all (though my Dad always loved to take people pictures): Whenever a Southern Bapt church was within our reach while we were base-hopping away my youth, that's where my parents chose for us to attend. Until Virginia, where, years later my Mother let out that they came to differ with their brethern over welcoming black folks. I was stunned to realize in my later years that the church would not have welcomed anyone who walked in the door. Thereafter, we attended American Bapt, Independent, or whatever. After retirement, my father became a Baptist pastor for struggling churches in areas impacted by military bases. But I'm not aware that the Southern Baptist Convention ever promoted race division, so it's a shame one little country church could turn our family away like that. And we kids loved those folks, never knowing of the conflict.

whlsdn Loc: Colorado

Thanks for the MUSEUM link, rmorrison1116! Fascinating! And it has helped me better evaluate and compare lenses I'm seeing in ads...not that I need anything more...well, maybe a fast prime for each of my cameras.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

The museum is interesting, both for the cameras and lenses. But, you might find the camera and lens reviews of Canon EOS equipment more useful. See the zoom and prime links at: https://www.the-digital-picture.com/

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Pecan Pie The last piece is worth at least a declaration of war, maybe even a crusade!

Unles someone baked so many that everyone was satisfied. But I am not sure there are enough pecans on the continent for that.

sloscheider Loc: Minnesota

I’m confused, why are you surprised NOT to see vignetting?

whlsdn Loc: Colorado

Sloscheider, only because I had seen it with any other EF (minus the S) lens I’d used AND had been told to expect it. Those telling may not have thought I’d understand that to encompass L glass as well, but why would I not, having had no experience with the cream of the crop? Though, in truth, I haven’t tried all that many different lenses, it had certainly been the case with my relatively expensive Tamron EF. So your response suggest it’s common knowledge, and I joyously accept that. I suspect you can imagine how pleased I am with what I see as the ultimate bonus. Grand surprise!

whlsdn Loc: Colorado

Oh, I completely concur, Robertjerl!

whlsdn Loc: Colorado

I took a quick peek last night, CHG_CANON, and you have indeed pointed me to another treasure. Thanks!

gessman Loc: Colorado

"Mean spirited..." nah, what I don't know doesn't hurt me. It's "open season." I'm glad you got a good deal. You might even be able to make a quick buck or two by putting it on ebay. It's not all that often that a person gets that kind of deal in this neck of the woods. People seem to hold onto their "L" lens and try to pawn off their aftermarket gems on us.

Aye, 't'was indeed a "warm and fuzzy" place for kids but there were always rules, some written, some un-, and that one about which you lament was an "un-" and I go way back - still is to a large extent in many places but rarely "taught" as such - just mainly not discussed so it never reaches the consciousness of the little folks. It just isn't often noted, doesn't get discussed, and is therefore rarely an issue 'til later when one breaks through that invisible parental shield that surrounds undesirable information.

Enjoy your "new" lens and I'll look forward to seeing your results. It's not like you don't have any subject matter. Cheers!