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I have both, and used the old one for quite a while. Some differences I see:
1. While I actually like the push-pull mechanism of the old lens, the rotating zoom system on the new lens seems more solid.
2. The IS is much improved on the new lens.
3. Overall the new lens is significantly sharper if you do critical work. The difference is less noticeable at smaller apertures and much more noticeable wide open.
4. I wish the new lens showed less vignetting at the largest aperture.
5. The new lens is sharper at the long end.
6. I'm not a big fan of the new foot design, though I understand they did it. I replaced mine with an RRS product.
7. Hood has a sliding opening for adjusting a circular polarizer. I don't mind this, but it does open up on its own quite a bit. Other than that, I'm happy with the hood.
8. I agree with the assessment of faster and more accurate AF.
If you already have the original lens, while the new one is better it would make sense to ask how significant that improvements will be for your photography. They are significant enough for mine, but your mileage may vary. If you don't have either and you can afford version II... get it.
A few of these comments were added later, to reflect later posts.
Dan
Edited on Mar 16, 2015 at 04:29 PM · View previous versions
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