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MKI has a metal mount, and is generally built more solid. The MKII is all plastic, flimsy, shorter and isn't built nearly as solid. I've heard many accounts of it simply falling apart. The optics are pretty much the same, but the the MKI just feels and performs like a better lens. I've used it for stage photography, and it works pretty good. Hunts in low-light, but most sub $1000 lenses do (and even then, it's hard to find good low-light performers). It certainly takes practice, but if you are staying a certain distance, it's best to use manual focus, and manual exposure when doing stage photography, unless you're doing flash photography which is a whole other issue. Getting the MKII is alright, but don't expect it to last you forever. It's worth it for the extra cash to get an older copy, which retain their resell value quite well.
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