This one is faster than Paris Hilton, sharper than my ex-wife’s tongue, has more contrast than a Democratic Primary, provides backgrounds as beautifully blurred as my memories of that weekend in Cancun, but is more expensive than an Illinois Congressman on vacation with a lobbyist.

This lens is phenomenal just as it is. With a set of teleconverters it can be any lens you want it to be from 200mm to 400mm.

For the die-hards among you, let’s get it out of the way first- I have owned and shot the 200 f/1.8. This lens is every bit as good from a sharpness standpoint, and while its common use (indoor sports) doesn’t require the IS feature too often, the IS is quite amazing.
March, 2013