Old EF 80-200 2.8 & EOS 7D

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Hi,

I'm kinda new to posting on this forum, however I do read it a lot. I have a dilemma which is mostly the result of me being a wide[er] angle user. I'm seriously considering buying a lens in 70-200 focal range, because I do need it from time to time (but not that often), and I'm tired of borrowing and/or cropping. I do however require a fast lens, so a 2.8 aperture would be a must (low light situations, press conferences etc.). I've read a lot about the old 80-200 2.8 L (like here: http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=34189 ) and hear almost nothing but praise for it. I have an option of getting one, in mint condition, so I am wondering if it is a good idea to get this one instead of the 70-200 2.8 (with or without IS). I know about the lack of USM. Maybe some of you have experience using this lens (80-200) in low light / moving subject situations?

It would be mounted on the Canon EOS 7D body.

Thanx

ThatCanonGuy

I've never used one, but I know that it has very slow AF. You couldn't use it for sports or anything like that.

Have you considered primes? They're faster and cheaper. 85 1.8: ~$400. 100 f2: ~$400. 135 f2L: ~$1000.

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I did not consider a prime lens for this, mostly because I'd use it for shooting events, where I would like some zoom (because of limited movement in some situations--- and for "must be" pictures) . I used the EF 135 f/2 once and it was indeed mind blowing. This tele-zoom would be mostly used for indoor press conferences and various out door events. Not for sports at all.

ThatCanonGuy

If it's for outdoor events, it's good. As long as you won't be shooting fast-moving subjects. It has good IQ, it's just the AF that's the issue.