Just bought a 80-200L 2.8 - DPChallenge Forums

04/11/2005 08:29:57 PM · #1

Got a great deal over at FM, just gotta wait in anticipation for a few days now! I'm really excited! I'll post pictures with the lens when it gets here :-)

04/11/2005 08:51:35 PM · #2

Definitely do post some, sounds like a great find.

04/11/2005 08:59:03 PM · #3

80-200mm or 70-200mm? if it is 80-200mm never heard of that lens... and hope to see does shots too.

04/11/2005 09:06:29 PM · #4

Originally posted by Discraft:

80-200mm or 70-200mm? if it is 80-200mm never heard of that lens... and hope to see does shots too.

The 80-200 is the earlier version of the 70-200. It is supposed to be a stellar lens.

04/11/2005 09:08:01 PM · #5

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by Discraft:
80-200mm or 70-200mm? if it is 80-200mm never heard of that lens... and hope to see does shots too.

The 80-200 is the earlier version of the 70-200. It is supposed to be a stellar lens.

stellar lens? wow guess theres much more to learn? is it better?
What is it better than the 70-200mm?

04/11/2005 09:13:41 PM · #6

Not better, but equivalent optically would be accurate. Of course it's 10mm longer at the short end, which limits it a very little bit. It also is probably slower to focus than the 70-200; I do not believe 80-200/2.8L had USM.
There are also a couple of slower versions of the 80-200 that are nowhere near as good.

04/11/2005 09:15:37 PM · #7

Originally posted by kirbic:

Thanks for the clearence on this... and one more thing what is a stellar lens is it any diferent.

04/11/2005 09:23:04 PM · #8

Originally posted by Discraft:

Originally posted by kirbic:
Not better, but equivalent optically would be accurate. Of course it's 10mm longer at the short end, which limits it a very little bit. It also is probably slower to focus than the 70-200; I do not believe 80-200/2.8L had USM.
There are also a couple of slower versions of the 80-200 that are nowhere near as good.

Thanks for the clearence on this... and one more thing what is a stellar lens is it any diferent.

Just a descriptive term, meaning "excellent."

04/11/2005 09:25:01 PM · #9

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by Discraft:

Originally posted by kirbic:
Not better, but equivalent optically would be accurate. Of course it's 10mm longer at the short end, which limits it a very little bit. It also is probably slower to focus than the 70-200; I do not believe 80-200/2.8L had USM.
There are also a couple of slower versions of the 80-200 that are nowhere near as good.

Thanks for the clearence on this... and one more thing what is a stellar lens is it any diferent.

Thanks once again...

Just a descriptive term, meaning "excellent."

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

04/11/2005 09:41:16 PM · #10

The 80-200L is slightly sharper than the new 70-200L 2.8 but I doubt you'd ever really notice outside of testing. It's lower focusing, can't use canon teleconverters and I heard it's metering isn't quite as good. However it's about $200 cheaper if you find a good priced one. Also it's a black lens. You might look up Magic Drainpipe if you want more information on the lens. Oh I spent $730 shipped. If you're interested in one there's another one for about the same price that I got an offer for also today. The only reason I didn't take it was because this seller had more sales and buys on FM.

coolhar

04/11/2005 09:42:02 PM · #11

It is the highest rated of all Canon zoom lenses at Photodo

04/11/2005 09:42:59 PM · #12

Originally posted by coolhar:

It is the highest rated of all Canon zoom lenses at Photodo

Thanks cool I hadn't noticed that :-) I saw 4.2 and was sold from there ;-)

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/11/2005 09:53:10 PM · #13

Originally posted by Discraft:

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by Discraft:
80-200mm or 70-200mm? if it is 80-200mm never heard of that lens... and hope to see does shots too.

The 80-200 is the earlier version of the 70-200. It is supposed to be a stellar lens.

stellar lens? wow guess theres much more to learn? is it better?
What is it better than the 70-200mm?

Well certainly the 200mm 1.8 is the sharpest lens canon has produced. Then comes the 135L or the 85L. Pretty much the primes will beat the pants off most of these zooms. However, stopped down you almost won't notice a difference.

rblanton

Canon EOS-10D

04/11/2005 10:08:35 PM · #14

so...what is FM?

edit- nevermind, got it.

Message edited by author 2005-04-11 22:10:09.

thatcloudthere

Canon EOS-1D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

04/11/2005 10:08:55 PM · #15

Congrats kyebosh...I got a crazy deal on one as well and just sent the money today.

I get the lens, caps, hard case, tripod ring, hood and hoya UV filter for $700 Canadian shipped to my door...that's about $560 USD! I couldn't believe my luck! I can't wait until it gets here!

thatcloudthere

Canon EOS-1D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

04/11/2005 10:09:57 PM · #16

Originally posted by canoe3k:

so...what is FM?

By far the best buy/sell site on the web for current digital photography equipment.

//www.fredmiranda.com

Message edited by author 2005-04-11 22:10:08.

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

04/11/2005 10:11:21 PM · #17

wowie, i would consider than an impossible find!!! But i thought that about the 200 1.8 that went for $1000us as well. The price of the 80-200 seems to be very inflated for the most part. Yesterday i saw one on ebay sell with no ring, hood, or case, plus it had scratches on the glass for $690us. Consider yourself the bargain master ;-)

FM is www.fredmiranda.com fyi

thatcloudthere

Canon EOS-1D

04/11/2005 10:14:23 PM · #18

Originally posted by kyebosh:

I stumbled across it at the Western Canadian News Photographer's Association forum...that's the best part, it's here in Canada so I didn't have to pay the 15% tax on top that I would normally pay on an 'import' item!