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Community => Photo & Video => Topic started by: bigdave on November 14, 2008, 01:04:01 PM

Title: Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
Post by: bigdave on November 14, 2008, 01:04:01 PM: Anyone own or use this lens? Looking to use it on my CanonXTI for wildlife. Any info is good info.
Title: Re: Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
Post by: Slider on November 15, 2008, 07:30:46 AM: It's probably a good amateur lens from 70-200 but it's not sharp enough at 300? I would HIGHLY recommend a Cannon L series Len's!!! It's twice the money but you will not be kicking yourself down the road!!! Good Luck
Title: Re: Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
Post by: grandpawrichard on November 15, 2008, 05:33:10 PM: Quote from: Slider on November 15, 2008, 07:30:46 AM
It's probably a good amateur lens from 70-200 but it's not sharp enough at 300? I would HIGHLY recommend a Cannon L series Len's!!! It's twice the money but you will not be kicking yourself down the road!!! Good Luck

Amen to that statement! The 70-300 even with IS isn't the best lens that Canon makes. :(
If you watch the sales on lenses on Ebay you can pick up a Canon 70-200 L series F/4 Professional lens for about $500. I picked mine up Brand new from a dealer for $499. :) I couldn't be happier with it unless it had the IS.

I can hand hold that lens in a dimly lit audotorium and get some awesome shots. I took it to my middle Grand Daughter's Band Concert the other night and I got some shots like these:

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Dick
Title: Re: Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
Post by: bigdave on November 17, 2008, 09:51:16 AM: Guys,

Thanks for the response. I know a good lens is of upmost inportance so I guess I will save the money and look for a good deal. Delayed gratification and all that. :)
Title: Re: Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
Post by: DesertBighorn on November 25, 2008, 07:44:32 PM: Another good "L" entry lens is the 100-400L IS. I had one of these for about six years. It is a great all purpose lens, not to big when collapsed and gives good pictures. I sold mine last year after upgrading to a 300 2.8 (my wife said I couldn't use all of them at the same time). I am sorry I sold it as it is a great lens that packs better than a big 300, 400 or 500. Look on Craigslist or www.fredmiranda.com for a used one. If you buy in to Canon L lenses you can upgrade and if you buy used you can sell for about the same price if you take care of it as they don't lose much value. A couple of other wildlife lenses that would meet the "entry category" are the 300 f4 or the 400 f5.6.

-Doug
Title: Re: Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
Post by: bigdave on November 26, 2008, 09:49:34 AM: Thanks for your input. I am always interested to hear what equipment has worked in the field for people. I will add your suggestions to my list.

Dave