Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS I vs IS II - EF version of 70-200 still relevant in 2024?

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Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS I vs IS II - EF version of 70-200 still relevant in 2024?

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MiDtones

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@jaimeriveras Жыл бұрын

After years of being away from photography, I had a first generation of these lenses laying around. On a whim, I bought a used T6 for $250, attached the lens, and started taking photos of birds in my garden. I was blown away by the quality of the images. Now I'm thinking of upgrading to a 90D. So the lens brought me back to an old passion.

@kevc.2958 Жыл бұрын

get an r8 mate😊

@sicr626 Жыл бұрын

@@kevc.2958 r7

@hollyjostudios 11 ай бұрын

90d is great

@erickventura4237 3 ай бұрын

R50. I've used the r, r5, r50, r7, 90D, and every rebel lol. If you like the features una rebel and want a cheap and capable aps-c, and for the long run an rf mount, the r50 was way better than it's price indicates. A lot of that is due to it's processor. Lots of tech in it, very fast and sharp.

@iancurrie8844 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this. I have the 70-200 F2.8 L IS USM, the 70-200 F4 L USM, and the 70-200 F4 L IS USM. If I were to do some kind of side by side comparison like this I might see a difference but in the real world there is no difference. It's the carpenter, not the hammer. I'm happy with all of them.

@ratstrat1984 2 жыл бұрын

Thinking of getting V1 of this lens. I am a hobbyist, so I don't think it's necessary for me to spend the extra money. I also see the opportunity to get some good gear with everyone switching to mirrorless and the new RF mount.

@timwalker6077 Жыл бұрын

Well done what a good review. I like the fact that you give an opinion but also provide the pics for me to make my own assessment. Great that you show the dog shoot and the results.

@midtones6855 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sethc.art.wright 2 жыл бұрын

I also made a video comparing these two lenses! Just a month or so after you did! We had the same idea! And I totally agree, the version II has been so amazing. I can tell the difference at all my events now!

@sethc.art.wright 2 жыл бұрын

Gave you a sub!

@darrengillick3367 Жыл бұрын

Bit of not picking going on here. Two amazing lenses I've used both and I find the difference between the two absolutely miniscule if there at all and to upgrade to the MKii given the price difference would make no sense at all. Enjoyed your video and the test by the way but I don't see a whole lot between the two and definitely wouldn't be considering upgrading yet.

@Losochill 8 ай бұрын

It’s 2023 and I’m one those people that find this necessary.. the USM III is out of budget, so it’s between I or II

@ColonelRuiz 10 ай бұрын

I remmember there was a comparion video of V1 vs V2 vs Tamron in Digital Rev before that channel got dismantled. Thank you for making one

@K9malinois_dog_love 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you definitely the information I was looking for. I have an R6 I might just go for the version one.

@ABRphotos 8 ай бұрын

Did you go for it? And if so are you pleased? I'm in the same position now! Hahah!

@DNexus 4 ай бұрын

tyvm this is the video that I just need. going to get v1 today!

@melburus Жыл бұрын

It’s not easy to conclude one is better than the other. Focus is not on the same spots. Check the bench behind the object at 7:27 version ii slightly focused on front.

@midtones6855 Жыл бұрын

That might be true - it's just how the version II worked. I always put the single focus point onto the same spot.

@lukasf5256 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting in the work.

@giladartzie7892 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you for conducting this test! How did you find the Bokeh differences between those two lenses?

@midtones6855 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's very tough to say... sometimes the bokeh on the IS II seemed a little bit less busy than on the IS I... but then I noticed less busy bokeh on the IS I than on the IS II on some of my other shots... I think it's safe to say that they are VERY similar.

@crazcameraman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this test! I would love to see the flare control difference!

@midtones6855 2 жыл бұрын

The flare controlling is very much the same as far as I checked so you can just look on a video where someone shows that :) The real difference is between these two versions and the third version since it has a different coating on the last element.

@thenexthobby 2 жыл бұрын

Flare control is a big improvement with version III.

@paigeofstylez 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing this for us in 2024 🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️💪🏿

@gerhardbotha7336 2 ай бұрын

Your sharpness comparison is a bit iffy going away from the centre. The two lenses appear to have different focal planes. Dont know is it is due to camera orientation or focusing or lens characteristics..

@doorsx111x Жыл бұрын

Great video. Ice for the mark 1. I don't think it's worth upgrading to the 2. Now question is how much of a difference from 1 to 3 for the right price on a 3.. I'll skip RF for now as too insanely expensive.

@graemefryer6227 Жыл бұрын

Great review and makes perfect sense. I think if you don't have a 2.8 70-200 then prob worth getting the vii but little point upgrading from v I.

@midtones6855 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It really comes down to the pricing of either... sometimes you can find a very good deal on vII.

@MrMax2299 Жыл бұрын

super helpful review!

@erik5024 2 жыл бұрын

How is there no comparisons with these? I have a version 1 that I used with a 6D for cross country, football and basketball, and recently got a 1Dx, which is a quantum leap from the 6D. I'm debating if I should consider upgrading to the version II or even III 70-200. My go-to lens right now (basketball) is my new 24-70mm 2.8/ii, but outdoor track season is approaching, and I'll need the reach of the 70-200mm. For me, the difference in image quality at f/2.8 doesn't seem to justify the cost, but I'm more concerned about how quickly and accurately it can focus on moving subjects.

@midtones6855 2 жыл бұрын

I believe that there's a big leap coming from a 6D to a 1Dx but I don't really believe there's a difference in the AF speed and accuracy between the IS I and IS II... I also had a 7D Mk II (that thing is an absolute AF beast) and I saw the completely same ''hitrate'' comparing the two lenses when capturing some sports - basically it was pretty much the same as in this test (except the hitrate was around 90%)... what I'm saying is that both versions (I and II) are beast of lenses that focus REALLY fast and accurate. Therefore I have to agree with you that the version II doesn't really seem to justify the cost if you're already happy with IS I's image quality.

@Slag362 2 жыл бұрын

Version 1 of the f2.8 (non IS ) on DXOMark produces 14PMpix whereas Version 2 f2.8 IS produces 17PMix. Both are on a 1Dx body. Put the V2 on a 1Dxii and it gives 19PMix! Version 2 is just brilliant.

@chrischadwick1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comparison. Is there any difference between how audible the autofocus sounds are between v2 and v1 when you use the lens for video? Thanks

@midtones6855 2 жыл бұрын

I would probably say there is absolutely zero difference. I focused on many things that I could actually spot any difference on and the focus sound didn't occur to me since it's the same. I would describe the focus sound as a sort of a muffled sound of a paper box being dragged on a wooden floor. :D That's the best way how to describe the sound I think. It is reeealy smooth though and reeealy quick so you could only notice it when focusing from ''macro'' to infinity really.

@chrischadwick1 2 жыл бұрын

@@midtones6855 great thank you. I bought V2 in the end 😁

@PerlStyle Жыл бұрын

I am about to buy one of them V1 or V2. But i will be using an M50 mark 2. Do you think with the adapter it will make a big difference if i have the v2 over the V1?

@midtones6855 Жыл бұрын

Well I'm not sure about using it with an M50 since I haven't tried that but my guess is that it wouldn't really make any difference having V1 or V2 with the adapter.

@cjpreyes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@uDubRiceBoy Жыл бұрын

Bro, the book, roses and tree are not in the same depth of field / focus plain. You can't expect the rose and tree to be "sharp" when you are not in focus😢

@midtones6855 Жыл бұрын

Hi, the roses and the tree are there for a comparison of bokeh, obviously not for a sharpness check 👌🏻

@yaroslavmegov6504 11 ай бұрын

Also u cant use optical converter 1,4 and 2 versions wits gen 1 lens

@gerhardbotha7336 2 ай бұрын

Of course you can

@user-ml1ym3yg9r Жыл бұрын

i would really like to buy a Canon 720 to adapt on a Panasonic s5 mark ii body. But all the test are based on is ii lens, I do not know if the 720 gen1 ( without is) would work the same, if that works fine, i think i would only keep the s5m2 and sell the sonys.

@midtones6855 Жыл бұрын

I also had the gen1 without IS before and the results were basically the same compared to the IS I (if the shutter was fast enough to eliminate motion blur caused by shake). I have no idea about adapting it to the new S5 tho.

@user-ml1ym3yg9r Жыл бұрын

@@midtones6855 Thanks for such a quick reply. gen1 720 is too old to get attention from the video producers, I guess I have to buy it and figure it out by my own, thankfully it should not cost too much.

@dandadan5162 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jesusgutierreztejada5239 Жыл бұрын

hi, good video, 70-200 l is usm woking t5i?

@midtones6855 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, the mount for a crop is the same as the mount for full frame :)

@hugocheng55 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@tangobase7 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I am upgrading from a Canon 70 to my first full frame Canon R6 mark ii. I am an enthusiast photographer (hobby), which of the 2 lens do you recommend or suggest, canon ef 70-200 f2.8 is usm or canon ef 70-200 f2.8 is ii usm please?

@midtones6855 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Since there's a pretty significant price difference between the two version I would just go for the IS I (you would see basically zero difference if you just shoot as a hobby in the version II).

@doorsx111x Жыл бұрын

Personally I think you're doing it backwards. You should go with the better glass than body. Example R61 + 70-200 3 > R62 + either first version lens IMO

@marksphotoperry356 2 ай бұрын

Guess what ! You do not need 70-200 F2.8 IS or 70-200 F2.8 IS ll INSTEAD ALL YOU NEED 70-200 F2.8 NON IS ! Way sharper Way lighter and cheaper !!! I use it for last 10 years professionally.