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Feb 24, 2016 06:59:23 #
alggomas
Loc: Wales, United Kingdom.
This is about weight and bulk and concerns anyone of any age with an infirmity.
Although with hindsight I should have tried one in a shop. I had for years been drooling over the Canon 70-200mm 2.8f" L" !ens.
I finally bought one!
However I found it very heavy and uncomfortable to use.
I then bought the f4 version and it is much lighter and have taken cracking good photos with it.
I know the 2.8 has more stop advantage and perhaps quality but you will be very happy with the f4!
Unless you take a lot of Low light photos or high speed action shots..
Although with hindsight I should have tried one in a shop. I had for years been drooling over the Canon 70-200mm 2.8f" L" !ens.
I finally bought one!
However I found it very heavy and uncomfortable to use.
I then bought the f4 version and it is much lighter and have taken cracking good photos with it.
I know the 2.8 has more stop advantage and perhaps quality but you will be very happy with the f4!
Unless you take a lot of Low light photos or high speed action shots..
Feb 24, 2016 07:05:24 #
Feb 24, 2016 07:26:05 #
The key phrase in your post: "I should have tried one in a shop"
This is the beauty of your local photo store. If one isn't available, rent the lenses being considered for a few days.
This is the beauty of your local photo store. If one isn't available, rent the lenses being considered for a few days.
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Feb 24, 2016 08:00:44 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
LuckyshotCT wrote:
The key phrase in your post: "I should have tried one in a shop"
This is the beauty of your local photo store. If one isn't available, rent the lenses being considered for a few days.
This is the beauty of your local photo store. If one isn't available, rent the lenses being considered for a few days.
Another option is to read the specs before purchasing online.
Feb 24, 2016 08:11:52 #
I have a friend who uses both.
Other than shooting in low light, the f/4 version is the one she has on her camera. Unless your main subject is test charts with a tripod, (which I swear some here do) one would be hard pressed to see any IQ difference. And with a longer session, the lighter lens would cause you less fatigue.
Other than shooting in low light, the f/4 version is the one she has on her camera. Unless your main subject is test charts with a tripod, (which I swear some here do) one would be hard pressed to see any IQ difference. And with a longer session, the lighter lens would cause you less fatigue.
alggomas wrote:
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I then bought the f4 version and it is much lighter and have taken cracking good photos with it.
I know the 2.8 has more stop advantage and perhaps quality but you will be very happy with the f4!
Unless you take a lot of Low light photos or high speed action shots..
I then bought the f4 version and it is much lighter and have taken cracking good photos with it.
I know the 2.8 has more stop advantage and perhaps quality but you will be very happy with the f4!
Unless you take a lot of Low light photos or high speed action shots..
Feb 24, 2016 08:40:23 #
alggomas wrote:
This is about weight and bulk and concerns anyone ... (show quote)
In almost any purchase of anything it's all ways about considering the alternatives. Do you put a grip on a camera? It's a trade off between extra weight/bulk vs shooting style an battery capacity. A heavy lens or lighter and a stop and 1/2 speed. Primes vs zooms. A pickup truck or an SUV. It's about knowing what you want and/or whats the best choice.
Feb 24, 2016 08:41:00 #
baygolf
Loc: DMV
I developed a lens wish list spreadsheet. Examples of the columns contained in this spreadsheet are Focal Range, Aperture, Macro Range, Filter size, Hood size, WEIGHT, etc. I also inserted some information from DXO mark,e.g., IQ Sharpness and Transmissions. I created a line chart so I could quickly see my focal range coverage.
This has help me a lot in deciding on which lens to get. One of the key factor in the decision process for me is weight,
This has help me a lot in deciding on which lens to get. One of the key factor in the decision process for me is weight,
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Feb 24, 2016 08:57:16 #
I carried around my 300 2.8 IS for a few years as my main lens. When I got my 70-200 2.8 IS recently, I couldn't tell it was mounted and had to keep checking to see if it was still there.
Feb 24, 2016 09:02:28 #
Glad it worked out with the F4. Now you are set. You can also us a tripod for low light images.
alggomas wrote:
This is about weight and bulk and concerns anyone ... (show quote)
Feb 24, 2016 13:29:58 #
It IS a heavy lens, but remember - you can trade that extra stop of aperture for a one stop lower ISO for the same shot, yielding less noise and better DR.
Feb 24, 2016 13:51:00 #
tradio wrote:
That's something we all will have to consider!
Tradio, are you saying I will eventually have to shoot with a Mirror-less?!?!
Please shoot me when I can no longer tell the difference!! :lol:
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Feb 24, 2016 14:03:33 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Tradio, are you saying I will eventually have to shoot with a Mirror-less?!?!
Please shoot me when I can no longer tell the difference!! :lol:
SS
Please shoot me when I can no longer tell the difference!! :lol:
SS
Like my wife putting on her makeup, I just can't operate without mirrors.
Feb 24, 2016 14:46:13 #
I'm 66 years young I like shooting with a sigma 150-500 lens.
I use a monopod with a gimbal head and the weight of the lens is no longer an issue. I also bought a Nikon p900 camera it extends out to a remarkable 2000mm optically and a very light weight camera, great for birding.
I use a monopod with a gimbal head and the weight of the lens is no longer an issue. I also bought a Nikon p900 camera it extends out to a remarkable 2000mm optically and a very light weight camera, great for birding.
Feb 24, 2016 15:37:24 #
I have owned both lenses and found the extra weight of the 2.8 acceptable given what I perceive as much better overall image quality. The color and contrast of the larger lens was superior to my F4. A good strap, like optech, makes carrying it on my right back hip almost no issue at all.
Feb 24, 2016 16:30:51 #
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