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<blockquote data-quote="Phillydog1958" data-source="post: 136057" data-attributes="member: 8704"><p>Interesting point, Jeff. I'm leaning towards your school of thought. I recently purchased the 70-200mm f4. I researched the differences between it and it's big brother -- the 2.8 version. I looked at pro reviews and user reviews.&nbsp; The f4 version had great reviews and the comparisons between the 2 lenses convinced me to go with the f4. Many users felt that the f4 was comparable to the 2.8, in many ways, not all. Some users said that they would even give up their 2.8 lenses for the f4 version because they felt that the f4 was almost just as good. They mentioned that the reduced size and weight made a difference to them. We all know the obvious advantages of a 2.8 over a f4. After buying the f4, I'm convinced that I can live with my decision and not have any regrets. You might be on to something . . . These new cams are impressive. Personally, I've never had the pleasure of shooting with the 2.8, so I can't compare the 2 lenses. All I can say is that $2,500 is a lot of doe for a lens.&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin&nbsp; &nbsp; :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="Phillydog1958, post: 136057, member: 8704"] Interesting point, Jeff. I'm leaning towards your school of thought. I recently purchased the 70-200mm f4. I researched the differences between it and it's big brother -- the 2.8 version. I looked at pro reviews and user reviews. The f4 version had great reviews and the comparisons between the 2 lenses convinced me to go with the f4. Many users felt that the f4 was comparable to the 2.8, in many ways, not all. Some users said that they would even give up their 2.8 lenses for the f4 version because they felt that the f4 was almost just as good. They mentioned that the reduced size and weight made a difference to them. We all know the obvious advantages of a 2.8 over a f4. After buying the f4, I'm convinced that I can live with my decision and not have any regrets. You might be on to something . . . These new cams are impressive. Personally, I've never had the pleasure of shooting with the 2.8, so I can't compare the 2 lenses. All I can say is that $2,500 is a lot of doe for a lens. :D. [/QUOTE]

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