I need help, I have a Canon XSi, with a 55-250 F4-5.6 IS. I mostly shoot nature, wildlife, and indoor arena (figure skating and hockey), I am finding that for indoor my 55-250 does not let in enough light (even at 1600 ISO). I am planning on purchasing a new lense, but cant decide between the Canon 70-200 F2.8 or the F4. I can not afford the IS in the F2.8. I like the fact the F4 is lighter in weight. But for the indoor arena shots I think I need the F2.8. Also the indoor shots will most likely be hand held, due to the skaters moving. Any advise would be great.
This would be a good choice if you're reasonably close.
I, personally, just purchased an EF 200 F/2.8L (the mkII version is only slightly more expensive than the 70-200 F/4L new and about the same price used), which you may want to consider as well. I bought it to upgrade from the 55-250 as well. At first, I was thinking of the 70-200 F/4L as well until I came to the conclusion that when I used the 55-250, I almost always shoot at 250mm, so why bother with a zoom I won't zoom very frequently?
Thanks for all the good advise, I like the versatility of the 70-200. Especially at the arena, I usually shoot anywhere between 70-200MM. I was just hoping the F4 would do, but I think it will not let in enough light, and I hope the F2.8 will not be too heavy for hand held (without IS)
