Fixed focal length is still superior to zooms.
The difference between the two types has become less and less due to better quality and design, but the fixed focal length is still way better in the vast majority of cases. Zooms are very good and can be a good compromise for pros. Honestly most customers/clients will not be able to tell the difference if given two printed photographs of the same shot taken from two different lenses. But you or a pro could pixel peep on the computer monitor and easily see the difference as you start to examine the resolution, color and contrast and micro details.
The lenses are tools... you pick the best one for the job understand the compromises you are making and go with it.
The 300 2.8 is one of the finest lenses available, as is the Canon 200 1.8 arguably one of the finest lenses on the planet. The 70-200 2.8 IS is also a superb lens and is amazing in its detail. The 70-200 2.8 IS is a great choice for a zoom all depending on what/where/what available light there is and what you are shooting. If however you could use the 100 2.8 or the 135 2.0 for the same job, their resolution is even better.
Horses for courses, meaning choose the right tool for the job.
I would recommend you borrow or rent a variety of lenses and make your decision based on your needs and budget.
I have and use a wide variety of Canon lenses mostly the "L" lenses for everything from weddings, portraits, landscape, bird photography, and sports. Each and every lens has benefits and compromises.
Jim T
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