I’m currently looking at both of these lens. Mainly to shoot motorsport, panning and family portraits whilst out and about. I’d like to get away with the f4 to save around £700!
@zulfphotography5 жыл бұрын
Good job F4 is great for video work. 2.8 for low light.
@phill59172 жыл бұрын
I've owned both and used them with my EOS R, long story short if you are going after image quality and sharpness then go with the 2.8 version if you don't mind the weight.
@the_daniel_life2 жыл бұрын
hey there, thanks for sharing your feedback. Daniel
@christhompsonphotography67832 жыл бұрын
I've owned both of these lenses for a while, and although the f4 IS II is lighter, the look just isn't the same, its taken me 2 years of missing the 2.8, there's just something "romantic" about the look, the F4 just doesn't have it. The f4 is a great lens and is super light and fun to use, but the 2.8 is such a great well rounded lens. Either one will be sufficient for almost any photo.
@the_daniel_life2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your feedback. To be honest, I feel the same. Regards from Frankfurt, Daniel
@trevorsowers22022 жыл бұрын
I prefer the primes for the unique look and the f/4 zoom for stopped down shooting
@magiccarpetrider4594 Жыл бұрын
@@trevorsowers2202 yes! I use the 2.8 when I know I need it, but refuse to carry it anymore with a kit of Zeiss primes. Had an f4 before and loved it until f2.8 love got me. I need to compare the f4 +135 f2 Zeiss weight vs a the 2.8. So far my conclusion is the 135 plus an rf100-400.
@dianerungu24444 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this information it was very helpful. I bought the F4 recently. I can't wait to try it out.
@jim921035 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great explanation of the two lenses.
@robertmccutchan5450 Жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video, but I just came across it. I had the 2.8 version, but I never took it with me while traveling. I was big and heavy, so it stayed at home. I now have the f4 version, and it is very light weight, and I take it with me more than the 2.8.
@the_daniel_life Жыл бұрын
Hey there, it's still a super nice lens. Have a look at my updated video, Daniel --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/d56xgnlsjKx4gM0
@AnandaGardenАй бұрын
Thank you. Judging by portrait photos on Flickr, I'll opt for the 2.8, as it has much better microcontrast as revealed in the texture on faces - where the f/4 looks flatter and duller. I've seen comments by other pros who've made the same observation. Thankfully, the used prices of the 2.8s are inviting now.
@tessabrowning5 жыл бұрын
Super helpful, especially the link to the photos for comparison. Thank you!!!
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that. Thank you so much for watching. Daniel
@rickmaveCRF5 жыл бұрын
Great review! Took many months until I picked the F/4, no regrets so far! Keep the good work, cheers from Brazil!
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
Hello, thanks a lot. Happy to hear from South America. Regards, Daniel
@alexandrelongaray39875 жыл бұрын
Olá Fernando. Eu tenho a f/4L IS Mark 1. Você comprou a Mark 2?
@rickmaveCRF5 жыл бұрын
@@alexandrelongaray3987 olá, eu tenho a MK1, a relação custo/benefício me pareceu mais interessante
@alexandrelongaray39875 жыл бұрын
@@rickmaveCRF Sim. Eu uso a um ano e meio. Agora estou de olho num upgrade pra um destes dois lançamentos. Abraço
@rickmaveCRF5 жыл бұрын
@@alexandrelongaray3987 confesso que não vejo mta diferença e nem necessidade urgente para o meu uso em fazer o update. Talvez eu opte por outra tele. Abraço
@fredthomasiii45764 жыл бұрын
Good review with solid comparisons - I use the F4 with my Canon 6D MKII - pleased with results
@the_daniel_life4 жыл бұрын
Hello from Frankfurt, you are welcome. To do you live? Daniel
@fredthomasiii45764 жыл бұрын
@@the_daniel_life Gutten tag!! I live in Los Angeles also in '77/78 I lived in Germany for about a year. My apartment was 45 km outside of Frankfurt
@RBztudio5 жыл бұрын
Great review mate... I wasn't sure which one buy but considering I'm landscapes photographer ,value and weight certainly I will buy f4 is ii...✌😁
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your opinion. You are welcome. Many greetings from Germany, Daniel
@bjornhaakon47714 жыл бұрын
An excellent review, thanks a lot! )) And I hope it works well with a *2 canon extender
@bodacinema4 жыл бұрын
I came here to see the zoom capabilities of this lens and I find that it shows up as a fixed lens. It would have been important if at least one shot could be seen zooming in since I read in a review that it is a lens that behaves in a parafocal way. Thanks for the effort to make this video anyway.
@katherinegrace72853 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this, you just convinced me I don't actually need the 2.8!
@the_daniel_life3 жыл бұрын
Great. Hope you will like it. Daniel
@DiamondboyUkfitness4 жыл бұрын
Iv got the 70-200 IS f4...I used the Viltrox speedbooster and now it’s a f2.8 on my canon m50. Happy days
@guardianobserver65934 жыл бұрын
Are you happy with the results? I have a m3.
@DiamondboyUkfitness4 жыл бұрын
Guardian Observer I seriously am. Iv even pixel peeped on my stills and really haven’t noticed any loss in the quality of its reproduction even at a micro contrast level and sharp bright light. As long as the images are optimally exposed. I own a 70-200 IS f2.8 version 1. It’s a tank. Now I really have no need for it.
@guardianobserver65934 жыл бұрын
@@DiamondboyUkfitness Does this lens cooperate good with your camera? Is it good at the afternoon or evening with low light level?
@DiamondboyUkfitness4 жыл бұрын
Guardian Observer It’s permanently on my m50. 70-200 works amazing but you got to look at the EF135 f2. Jesus that lens in incredible especially when I can get it down to f1.4 I’m seriously low light conditions rather then f2.8.
@DiamondboyUkfitness4 жыл бұрын
Guardian Observer I use the m50 on the Viltrox speedbooster effectively giving me a focal length reducer to 0.7 and a full stop of light
@cjpreyes4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review! Alot of insights!
@the_daniel_life4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Here is my new video about the 70-200‘s -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/d56xgnlsjKx4gM0
@cjpreyes4 жыл бұрын
@@the_daniel_life just watched your video sir! Thanks! Now I am really having a hard time choosing :) both budget, quality, weight and future proof :)
@magiccarpetrider4594 Жыл бұрын
Have the EF2.8II. Had an EF f4 and loved it. But the 2.8 for roaming around is too big, too heavy. I’m about to get the EF 4 VII for streeting.
@the_daniel_life Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. Daniel
@barryscott26455 жыл бұрын
thank you. exactly the comparison I was looking for. great video.
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear.all the best from Greece, Daniel
@linedancer1114 жыл бұрын
I think you have just saved me a shed load of money !
@the_daniel_life4 жыл бұрын
Ohh sweet. Thank you for the support. Daniel
@gregsmith63735 жыл бұрын
Great review!!! Thank you! Cheers from Norway
@GillesDeplancke4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the super helpfull comparison!
@the_daniel_life4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Upcoming RF 70-200 vs EF 70-200mm f2.8 MK III. Stay tuned. Daniel
@listonmallard47015 жыл бұрын
If I were to buy one of these, now, they would be used on my 80d. But 80d has a significant limitation--Diffraction limiting aperture is 5.9. I have not beern able to find a graph showing image quality drop off beyond f/5.9. Now the mark 3 of the f/2.8 L is available, but I don't see a reason to spend more money for it. The f/4 version has 5 stops of image stabilization..I think the f/2.8 is only 3.5.
@HHTV605 жыл бұрын
if you upgrade the camera to a full frame, you'd see definite improvement in image quality. i have a relatively cheap 6D Mark 2 and I'm quite happy with it - using it for video and photography. My walk-around lens is a Canon 35 mm f/2 IS USM, and I just ordered a 70-200 f/4 IS Version 2.
@TonymanCS5 жыл бұрын
I don't think DFA is something we should really care about. The difference is extremely slim and most 70-200 lenses shines at f5.6 anyway. Post processing would take care of the rest. I don't think you would need more than 4 stops of IS while that 1 extra stop can be crucial to capture movement- you get 1/200s instead of 1/100s. The only issues is the weight- a f2.8 lens weight twice as much as its f4 cousin and boy- holding a camera with a 1,6kg 70-200 f2.8 lens for 3 hours can be really tiring.
@canem10863 жыл бұрын
good video, could you advise me? Which do you think is the best option, this lens or the 70-300 f / 4 5.6 L is usm? Thanks a lot
@vladislavhusnutdinov15234 жыл бұрын
Very good explanation. Thank you very much.
@the_daniel_life4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Thanks a lot. Daniel
@OTPulse3 жыл бұрын
Nice composition video. Just got a 70-200mm f2.8L (s3), magical lens. The f4 version wasn't in store so decided to spoil myself and spurge a bit. The new Sigma version was also tempting but the tripod ring on the Sigma is a bit annoying.
@hassatehoussine2545 жыл бұрын
Thnx mate for the info im a beginner in photography and i was confused what to buy ..but now i made my decision ... viele Grüße aus Aschaffenburg
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
Ach cool. Danke, freut mich. Eine deutsche Version gibt es auch. Daniel
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnXFg6ybgdNka6M
@sambraimoh10553 жыл бұрын
I ammplanning a photography holiday to Frankfurt soon. Ill be sure to check out the bar....maybe buy you a drink for this very great video if i find you there...😜😜. Excellent video sir.
@the_daniel_life3 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate. Where are you coming from? ✌🏼
@sambraimoh10553 жыл бұрын
@@the_daniel_life Abuja...Nigeria
@assafcohen5 жыл бұрын
Great review! thank you :)
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.many greetings from Frankfurt, Daniel
@hamarrongrin4 жыл бұрын
Thank, I preferred 2.8 now since your review
@the_daniel_life4 жыл бұрын
Hello, thanks for that. Happy to hear that you made your decision based on this review. Daniel
@stevenkimdmd3 жыл бұрын
I was so proud of my precious 2.8 and then realized it was too heavy to carry around on casual trips. I thought I totally wasted my money until I got to use it for graduation pictures for my friends and recently, to take wedding pictures of me and my wife. Now it is gathering dust again... Nonetheless, I have no regrets.
@jasonscottish28243 жыл бұрын
I want to hear him say “suffering succotash”😹
@submediavert3 жыл бұрын
Great review mate thanks
@the_daniel_life9 ай бұрын
you are welcome. Thanks for watching. daniel
@bert19745 жыл бұрын
if u put an extension tube on the F4 wil the autofocus keep working? with the F2.8 you get a 280mm F4 or a 400mm F5.6 with autofocus. how is that with the F4 version? or this works or not makes a big difference for me, since i even like to put on the 1.4 extender on my 300mm prime with some animals in the zoo. looking forward to your answer.
@vimalneha4 жыл бұрын
Very good review Daniel.
@saidulhasan50165 жыл бұрын
great review,, nice explanation
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the support, Daniel
@zotyar68295 жыл бұрын
Dear Daniel, actually even the f/2,8 was re-released. How do you see now the differences or the similarities? Thank you - Zolee.
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
I know that the centre has been re-released but I did not have a chance to test it out yet.stay tuned for another review.all the best from Frankfurt
@rajib0454 жыл бұрын
Superb video. I got the answer.... Thank you so much
@sreekanth48055 жыл бұрын
Fantastice review .thanks
@Galova5 жыл бұрын
thank you
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Regard, Daniel
@AshiksTechVlog5 жыл бұрын
Hi, can I use these lens with canon 800D?
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
Yes. All EF lenses
@SerkanKayaMD5 жыл бұрын
I wonder the tripod/monopod you have. Can you send a link please... thanks for great video 👏👏👏 from Turkey...
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
Cheers from Frankfurt, check out this video --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYCziWNsmbeGiNU
@midnightlead4 жыл бұрын
Have watched 3 mins, then realized that I have not money for those >.
@joefagan93354 жыл бұрын
Ivan Odintsov on eBay the f4 sells for less that £400.
@4umahin3 жыл бұрын
Which is best for astrophotography?
@the_daniel_life3 жыл бұрын
Neither of them. Have a look at this lens here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWGti4V-Za6VeM0
@4umahin3 жыл бұрын
@@the_daniel_life Thanks Daniel
@siwy78673 жыл бұрын
which option is better for portraits and landscapes? I have 6d mkII camera...
@the_daniel_life3 жыл бұрын
The f/2.8 version. Daniel
@siwy78673 жыл бұрын
@@the_daniel_life thank you
@Spazza425 жыл бұрын
Something to bare in mind, the 70-200 2.8 ii is older, meaning there's plenty of refurbished and used ones on offer. The F4 ii hasn't had time to get old yet, I can't even find any refurbished or used ones. A used 2.8 costs the same and is a stop faster.
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
True. Thanks for the info. Daniel
@nicoltexgrouptrufiromania61385 жыл бұрын
There is mk iii for 2.8 and similar price with mkii
@Spazza425 жыл бұрын
G T Not if you compare New and Used. A pristine used f2.8 IS II can be gotten for less than £1k. The IS III is £1699. Nowhere near the same price
@nicoltexgrouptrufiromania61385 жыл бұрын
@@Spazza42 yep, wright, but usually who sell such a lens is heavely used , and sometimes with focus problems. From my side rather new , even expresiver
@Spazza425 жыл бұрын
G T That’s my point though, they’re not heavily used, they’re lightly used and are usually backed with a warranty.
@mammasgullunge4 жыл бұрын
which one was best for street photography?
@the_daniel_life4 жыл бұрын
Both are great. Regarding weight I would go for the f4-Version, daniel
@albertcabrejo4 жыл бұрын
Day or night photography? Do you take photos at standing still subjects or to moving people?
@mammasgullunge4 жыл бұрын
@@albertcabrejo night and moving a lot
@guardianobserver65934 жыл бұрын
@@mammasgullunge Are you referring to the ef 70-200mm f/4L is ii usm when you say night and moving? Isn't the aperture small?
@Anand41184 жыл бұрын
Plz share the link for the monopod used in this video...
@the_daniel_life4 жыл бұрын
Hello, thanks. Now in the video description below. Daniel
@taxht5 жыл бұрын
Which one is better for night photography?
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
The f/2.8 version
@NilBangla3 жыл бұрын
So Nice ❤️
@ShazammtheProducer5 жыл бұрын
Im super confused pictures look great but when you show video it look like its 720p?
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
When they were shot using a Canon camera they are at 720p. Regards, Daniel
@KannasLacvui_from_mentaiko5 жыл бұрын
Can this lens using with canon 1300D? i little bit worried after i bought it then can't fit on it.
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
Yes. You can use all EF and EF-S lenses
@himanshubajaj47922 жыл бұрын
For portrait....how is f/4?
@the_daniel_life2 жыл бұрын
Also nice during daylight
@himanshubajaj47922 жыл бұрын
@@the_daniel_life what about during sunset?
@unknownKnownunknowns2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. PS - Who makes that little tripod in the video?
@the_daniel_life2 жыл бұрын
hey there, the little tripod is in the video description below. Daniel
@Twobarpsi2 жыл бұрын
Get the 2.8
@the_daniel_life2 жыл бұрын
I have now this one ➡️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/i52mnp2ZhaanitU
@cornishpasty69265 жыл бұрын
Very good review.
@MrBearsm4 жыл бұрын
Debating this purchase now. Thanks so much for the video.
@the_daniel_life4 жыл бұрын
Nice. Thank you very much. All the best from Frankfurt, Daniel
@guardianobserver65934 жыл бұрын
What have you decided?
@holayou2241 Жыл бұрын
This was very informative, but I still don’t know which one to get. 😂 Decisions….
@the_daniel_life Жыл бұрын
Which camera are you using? Did you watch this review? kzbin.info/www/bejne/d56xgnlsjKx4gM0
@shabie2 жыл бұрын
Very good review 👍
@the_daniel_life2 жыл бұрын
thank you very much. Daniel
@siddeshsahani90243 жыл бұрын
Can both these lenses be used on Canon 90d ?
@nikkiclicks67014 жыл бұрын
can i use these lens for canon rebel t6i....???????
@the_daniel_life4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can use both of them. Daniel
@gjakovljevic208 Жыл бұрын
Hallo, mich interessiert unterscheid zwischen Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II USM. Und Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM. Würden sie mir erklären? Gruß, Goran
@the_daniel_life Жыл бұрын
huhu, kann ich dir nicht genau beantworten, weil ich die Mark III Version nicht habe und auch nie hatte. Ich nehme mal an, dass die MKIII Version deutlich schärfer ist und vielleicht etwas leichter geworden ist. Ich hatte Jahre lang die f/2.8 MK II Version und war super happy.
@the_daniel_life Жыл бұрын
Ahh schau mal hier. Ist zwar kein Vergleich zwischen EF und EF, aber die MK III Version kannst du hier sehen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2a4pKCclteYrLM
@isbestlizard5 жыл бұрын
hmmm his beard was impressive but very lacking in tattoos.. and i didn't see any bicycles on the wall or filament light bulbs so loses hipster cred
@the_daniel_life5 жыл бұрын
Hmmm. Next time. Daniel
@kingopadawa9023 жыл бұрын
Can I use 1300D ?
@the_daniel_life9 ай бұрын
yes
@Martin-vf8ux Жыл бұрын
Hello, what does USM mean?
@the_daniel_life Жыл бұрын
Ultra Sonic Motor
@Martin-vf8ux Жыл бұрын
@@the_daniel_life and basicaly that is for autofocus or?
@glenfordbangguiyao8006Ай бұрын
F4 looks under exposed,,, f2.8 is better
@the_daniel_lifeАй бұрын
yes, I own this one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i52mnp2ZhaanitU
@meandmybunnys738 Жыл бұрын
Deine Muttersprache ist Deutsch oder? 😅
@the_daniel_life Жыл бұрын
Ja und deshalb kannst du dieses Video hier auf deutsch sehen 📺 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnXFg6ybgdNka6M