Canon 70 - 200 2.8 IS II alternative?

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I'm considering the Canon lens to replace my existing non-L 70 300 4-5.6 IS USM lens. I've read / viewed lots of good things about the latest Tamron SP 70-200MM F/2.8 Di VC USD A009, does anyone have / used the Tamron? Or should i just get the Canon which is so highly regarded?
 
Personally, I'd look at the Tamron/Sigma version. Just as good and not white due to unrefined materials.
The Tamron is very tempting, it's price for performance seems outstanding and largely keeps up or not far behind the Canon.

Could always get the older version of the Canon if you wanted to save money.
I've considered this but think i'd always have the nag in the back of my mind that i wish i'd chosen one of the newer lens in the Tamron or Canon.
 
I've heard it say that 70-200mm is a good portrait lens but that the f2.8 gives better bokeh so the F/4 version is that considered not so good for portrait then?
Just been looking at some Flkr pics with the 70-200mm F4 non is and they look really good,tempted by the price,
thanks
There isn't a bad Canon branded 70 / 200. Couple of good videos:

Matt 'that nikon guy' Granger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAAeoB1F7nI
&
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmzbkcgWrIs

Tony Northrup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P80BpSQIIto

I've gone for the Tamron lens...
 
My Tamron 70 - 200 VC USD arrived today, going to give it a workout tomorrow. In the end couldn't justify the extra £700 in price difference between it (£700 landed) and the Canon 2.8 II (£1400 landed).

Probably get a Sigma 18 - 35 1.8 + dock with the money saved :)
 
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