70-200 F4 IS new or a 70-200 2.8 IS used on a 7D

[Gordi]

Please help!

I have read so many conflicting reports that I don't know what to do

The lens would be used for mainly sports and motor sports

Does anyone out there really know?

I currently have a new 7D body.

Many thanks

Gordi

[Woolley]

Re: 70-200 F4 IS new or a 70-200 2.8 IS used on a 7D

For that use, and provided you're comfortable with the weight, the faster lens will probably be a better bet, depending on the condition of the used lens, of course.

[colinah]

Re: 70-200 F4 IS new or a 70-200 2.8 IS used on a 7D

As Woolley said if it's in good nick, the 70-200 2.8 every time.

Colin H.

[David Stallard]

Re: 70-200 F4 IS new or a 70-200 2.8 IS used on a 7D

Another shout for the 2.8 - why? because you will get a lot better results when you decide to use it with an extender. Simples ;-)

.DAVID.

[Stan]

Re: 70-200 F4 IS new or a 70-200 2.8 IS used on a 7D

Another shout for the 2.8 - why? because you will get a lot better results when you decide to use it with an extender

With a 1.4 extender you still have an f4 and if the light is good a 2x works quite well and gives you a f5.6

Stan

[Gordi]

Re: 70-200 F4 IS new or a 70-200 2.8 IS used on a 7D

Thanks Chaps

Sound advice

It looks like the 2.8:)

Gordon