Not sure how the 100-400 would even qualify as a candidate, and not the 70-200 f/2.8 IS. I have both, and the 70-200 is in a league of it\'s own. Stopped down to f/4 or more, it\'s just as good as the 70-200 f/4 (IMHO slightly better). I\'ve never owned the 80-200, so can\'t make a comparison with that lens.
Also, the zoom range and versatility of the 70-200 f/2.8 is unmatched, at least for my use. And bokeh available from the extra stop compared to the f/4 is also significant. Don\'t get me wrong, the 70-200 f/4 is a spectacular lens, but the f/2.8 is better (assuming good copies of both lenses), with the exception of the lighter weight advantage of the f/4. Which can be a significant benefit depending on personal preferences and use.
Oct 14, 2009 at 11:45 AM
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