Opinions on different versions of the same lens

[matt-c]

Hi,

I'm about to purchase a canon 200mm 2.8 and have been offered a mk1 for what I think is a good price, is this up to the job or should I hold out for the more recent versions?

I don't mind what it's made of or its autofocus is improved I just want to make sure that optically these lenses are the same?

Cheers

[Alien 13]

It might be worth having a look at MPB photographic or WEX for used lenses I buy all mine from them. Regarding Mk1 vs Mk2 I cant say what the differences are.

Alan

[matt-c]

Cool I'll check them, I'm thinking that the other versions are just improved bodies? Lighter better focus rings maybe?

[james_screech]

As far as I'm aware the only difference between the mk1 and mk2 is that the lens hood is built into the mk1 and is detachable on the mk2, I believe the optics are exactly the same.

I have a mk1 and it produces very sharp star images at f2.8 across the frame of my 500D with only a small increase in HWFM towards the corners.

James

[matt-c]

3 hours ago, james_screech said:

As far as I'm aware the only difference between the mk1 and mk2 is that the lens hood is built into the mk1 and is detachable on the mk2, I believe the optics are exactly the same.

I have a mk1 and it produces very sharp star images at f2.8 across the frame of my 500D with only a small increase in HWFM towards the corners.

James

Thanks a lot James, exactly what I was hoping.

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