Okay. Why would you plunk down over $1500 for a prime, wide angle? There is just something magic about this lens to me. The Mark I version was a favorite lens of mine to shoot dogs with. You couldn’t match the background blur, color and build quality of that lens. I was always very happy with it but when Canon announced a Mark II version… I was intrigued. But I did hold off for some reviews… plus they weren’t in stock ANYWHERE. (I actually got a decent deal on eBay and used www.live.com 8% cashback program).
Well, the reviews all indicated marginally better sharpness and much better build quality. That’s exactly what I found too. It does focus a little faster and more reliably than the Mark I version. It’s truly a beautiful lens and take AMAZING photos. If you are looking for a fast wide angle… this baby is it!
I WANT IT.
It’s an awful hobby isn’t it Alex? Bit by the bug 🙂
dude, I love mark 1 version of this lens, I read alot, and heard alot about it, cant wait to get it. Somebody said it gives magical photos with its stunning saturation. Not sure if it’s true but I’m so excited.
Ebay is selling it over 2000, even if with bing cashback, it’s still overpriced, BH is selling it for 1699 though
i own several Canon L Lenses and they have the best quality. even better than Nikon.~,~