Question 1

WhatÂ´s the diference between this lens and the 70-200 is?  wich is like $600,00 more expensive

Accepted Answer

The 70-200 IS has image stabilization. The 70-200 does not!

Question 2

Would this lens work for high school sports inside and out on a cropped t3I Or would the f4 work just as good?

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I see this is an old answer, but I bet a lot of people have this same question…I have a T3i, and the 70-200mm F2.8L was my first truly great lens.  To answer your question directly, it will work well on your T3i, and is good for both indoor and outdoor sports.  It is the lenses ability to shoot in low light that makes it worthwhile in your case, since the wide F2.8 aperture will allow far more light onto your sensor than the F4 version will.  (Of course, that makes it more than twice the cost.)  For indoor sports though, the F2.8 is the only way to go here, as I am not sure the T3i can push the high ISO you would need on the F4, not without creating significant noise in your photos.That all being said, there are some other things I would like to point out…1. Once you go L, you never go back – An exaggeration, but seriously, L level glass makes kit lenses look like Fisher Price children’s toys (another exaggeration, but a good one).  If you are serious about improving your skills, then this is a good place to start.  The cost is high, but the value is too.  It will add a depth to your bag that I would guess you are lacking, and that is the ability to shoot in low light, as well as a blazing fast autofocus (like, ridiculously fast), and image sharpness that will blow you away.  2. T3i autofocus will struggle – The t3i is a very solid entry level camera, and mine served me very well for 5 years.  Then, I decided I wanted to get more action and nature shots, so I got the 70-200mm F2.8L.  Even though it was great for this, the trouble was that I had to shoot dozens of shots in burst mode in hopes of getting a handful of keepers.  This was because the AF system on the T3i was not up to the task.  The 9 points just weren’t enough; either I would miss my focus because the wrong point picked it up, or I would miss it by trying to use a single point and wasn’t able to get it on the subject fast enough.  Eventually I got an 80D, and the 45 point cross type AF was everything this lens needed to work at its highest potential.  That isn’t to say you can’t get a 9 point focus to work for you, it just takes some work, and will be a little frustrating.  That being said, I would ALWAYS recommend upgrading your lens before your body, as the lens is what truly unlocks the body’s potential.  What good would a 45 point AF system be to a lens that can’t shoot action?3.  To IS or not to IS – I’m sure you have seen the much more expensive IS version of this lens, and the slightly less expensive F4 IS version.  For my money, the non-IS F2.8 was good enough.  IS is for shooting handheld shots at slow shutter speeds.  If you are shooting action, then you won’t need it, as your speeds will likely be 1/500 sec or faster, at which point IS is useless.  It can even be detrimental, since it takes time for the IS motor to activate.  The F4 IS, in my opinion, is more a niche market lens.  I feel that for the money, the F2.8 is a better deal.  This is because I can always find a way to stabilize my camera (tripod, monopod, sturdy surface), but F4 can never be F2.8.4.	It is so much more – This lens is amazing.  Super sharp quality, and creamy bokeh will make this your go to lens for almost everything but wide shots.  I use mine to do portraits along with everything else, as the way the light is compressed through the barrel gives a very flattering look, as well as the bokeh I mentioned before.  I have always been satisfied with this lens; I can see myself using it for years to come.Not sure what you chose to do, but I hope whatever it was, you got some good use from it.

Question 3

How do you rate this lens on EOS 5D Mark III? DXO mark rates the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD Canon much better

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I would rate this as one of Canon's best lenses on any camera.  I don't know the DXO mark scores, they tend to overly focus on numbers that don't always translate well into the real world.  They probably aren't wrong, I'm sure they score the Tamron high in IQ (rightfully), and it gets bonus points for having VC (the IS of Tamron).  Since this is the non-IS 70-200mm, that alone is probably why it outscores it.  But let's put them both in real world scenarios where they both apply...

This 70-200mm is a super fast to focus lens with top notch IQ.  It is meant to be used at fast shutter speeds, fast enough that IS is not needed most the time.  So if you are shooting a lot of action at fast shutter speeds (lets say, 1/1000 or faster), then the only thing that really matters at that point is how fast the lens can focus.  This is where the Tamron falls short, as it struggles to find focus in servo mode, and is not quite as fast or accurate as the Canon.

If you are more often in situations where you are shooting at lower shutter speeds, like 1/60 or slower (nature shots), then IS is more of a factor.  Even then, I would say to go for the F4 IS version of the Canon, as it is even sharper than the F2.8 with the same amazing focusing, but also has 4 stop IS and is cheaper than the Tamron.

If you intend to use it for portraits, then the Canon is better here too, since it has no focus breathing.  This means that 200mm is 200mm on the Canon, but on the Tamron as you get closer to your subject for bokeh, 200mm is more like 130mm due to focus breathing.

The Tamron is a good lens, but is tough to beat Canon's 70-200mm lenses.

Question 4

Is the tripod mounting ring included in the lens box?  It's not specifically mentioned

Accepted Answer

The tripod ring, hood, lens caps for front and back, bag, all included.

If you would like some more info on the 70-200mm lens, you should check out the review on my profile.  It covers the pros and cons, offers advice for how to use it, has suggestions for other less expensive lenses, and even has a breakdown of all 4 versions of the lens and what each is best for.  There are also sample images.  Here is a link.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R199SLJ4V4U3ZK?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp

CanonEF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for SLR Cameras

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