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70-200 F4 And 300D

MRB747 From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2005, 3 posts, RR: 0
Posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 4 days 22 hours ago) and read 2756 times:

I have been using the canon 75-300 usm ( non is) lens and would like a lens which gives me better quality images and full zoom. I was looking at the 70-200 F4 (possibly with 1.4x extender). However I read a few reports that is suffered from some issues on the 300D. Just wondered if anyone had any problems with this setup

Matt

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Sulman From United Kingdom, joined Mar 2004, 2028 posts, RR: 36
Reply 1, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 4 days 22 hours ago) and read 2719 times:

I'm not aware of any issues whatsoever. About 2/3rds of my uploads are using that setup - have a look if you like under my profile.

It's a fantastic lens that is wonderfully easy to use, and very forgiving. Well worth the money.

James

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ChrisM001 From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2005, 72 posts, RR: 5
Reply 2, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 4 days 22 hours ago) and read 2721 times:

Matt

I have used this lens on the 300D, no problems at all. It is one of Canon's best lenses for the money, well worth getting. The 1.4x TC is a good idea as well.

Chris

707CMF From France, joined Mar 2002, 4885 posts, RR: 33
Reply 3, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 2663 times:

I've been using that lens (once with the extender as well) when lent to me last summer, on my 300d.

I can assure you, it gives great results with that camera.

Cheers,

707

SteveKempf From United States of America, joined Aug 2004, 44 posts, RR: 3
Reply 4, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 2652 times:

I borrowed one for a weekend during the summer and I had some backfocus problems with that lens. The strange thing is, the person that I borrowed it from also uses it with a 300D and he has no problems with it at all. A shot I took with some backfocus is at http://webpages.charter.net/stevekempf/70200f4backfocus.jpg . The F16 fills the frame and the red AF lights were lit on the the airplane. The cockpit is blurry but the trees behind it are much sharper. I don't want to scare you off from the lens because I know I am the minority but I did get several shots with this problem over the course of that weekend.. Good luck with it.

SteveK

Mikec From United Kingdom, joined Feb 2004, 247 posts, RR: 15
Reply 5, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 2630 times:

I too used to use it with a 300D and now a 10D and never had a problem - one of the best lenses I've ever used. I use the 1.4x extender on most of my aviation photography telephoto shots and again, never a problem or noticeable loss of quality.

Michael.

KLGAviation From United States of America, joined Jun 2004, 243 posts, RR: 4
Reply 6, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 2570 times:

Hey,

If you get a good copy (nearly EVERYONE does and if you don't it's a simple tradein), you'll love it!

Here's a shot of mine the other night from Philadelphia with the 70-200L f4 and 300D.

5 sec. exposure
ISO 100
f/8 - 200mm

http://img1.imagetown.net/92d97eb628beb4ae1a5ffddf7b50afd3acf8624b1107212375.jpg

Here's a 100% crop of the original image to show the sharpness/quality of the photo. Keep in mind it was night and I had to hold the camera steady against a window sill.

Go for the gold!! You'll love it.

Chris

There is a fine line between a picture and a photo. The latter seems to be disappearing.

Sleekjet From United States of America, joined Jul 2001, 2045 posts, RR: 24
Reply 7, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 2545 times:

I've used this combo and added the Sigma 1.4x TC. Feel free to check out my "artistry" (cough, cough).

http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?photographersearch=Tim%20Perkins

II Cor. 4:17-18

Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52
Reply 8, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 4 days 4 hours ago) and read 2516 times:

As previously stated, I have not had a backfocus problem using this lens.
I think its very sharp and some reviews have this being one of Canon's sharpest zoom lenses.

I think its an excellent buy.

OD720 From Lebanon, joined Feb 2003, 1917 posts, RR: 37
Reply 9, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 4 days 3 hours ago) and read 2511 times:

That is one deadly combination. Go for it!

Sulman From United Kingdom, joined Mar 2004, 2028 posts, RR: 36
Reply 10, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 4 days 3 hours ago) and read 2508 times:

"I think its very sharp and some reviews have this being one of Canon's sharpest zoom lenses."

How are you doing that, you're on a boat somewhere! Voodoo I say!

James

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Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52
Reply 11, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 2485 times:

Internet has reached the navy and its ships my friend. (Its just slower than a 28.8k modem!)

[Edited 2005-02-01 14:29:50]

Wannabe From United States of America, joined Jun 1999, 675 posts, RR: 3
Reply 12, posted (8 years 3 months 2 weeks 3 days 8 hours ago) and read 2391 times:

I have it and have had no issues with it at all. I love it. I don't get to shoot too many aircraft, but have liked the results where I have. If you are close to the airport, it should work well. I don't think it would be good for real long-distance shots, but for moderate to close, it should work well. It is also a great lens for many other uses.

Here is a shot that made it here.

View Large View Medium

Photo © Charles Frank

There are more shots here, many of which were shot with the 70-200L F4.

http://www.pbase.com/chasp/disaster_dirll_at_swf

[Edited 2005-02-02 04:09:04]

F9Widebody From United States of America, joined Sep 2003, 1604 posts, RR: 11
Reply 13, posted (8 years 3 months 1 week 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 2270 times:

Anyone have some examples they can post of what this lens is capable of doing with the Canon 1.4x TC?

Thanks!

YES URLS in signature!!!

Sulman From United Kingdom, joined Mar 2004, 2028 posts, RR: 36
Reply 14, posted (8 years 3 months 1 week 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 2256 times:

Do a search under 'Michael Catchpole' or me, 'James Trimbee'. I borrowed Chris Sharp's 1.4 TC for the 27R departure shots.

Cheers

James

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Sulman From United Kingdom, joined Mar 2004, 2028 posts, RR: 36
Reply 15, posted (8 years 3 months 1 week 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 2253 times:

Charles,

That gallery is terrific.

What a picture!

Cheers

James

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CaptainTim From Hong Kong, joined Dec 2004, 431 posts, RR: 0
Reply 16, posted (8 years 3 months 1 week 2 days 18 hours ago) and read 2196 times:

the 75-300mm USM III is the worst lens i've seen in some time.. super soft at 75 and at 300mm.. soo i think any lens would be better than that.. nlcuding the 70-200 u've menteiond..

sorry i'm not very helpful..
tim

Gulfstream Planeview Cockpit: "why have hundreds of buttons when a CCD does the same thing and more?"

MRB747 From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2005, 3 posts, RR: 0
Reply 17, posted (8 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 2164 times:

Well I decided to go ahead and get the 70-200 F4 it arrived today and if nothing else the quality of the lens is fantastic. The focus speed is much faster and you can only just hear it. I will be getting out this weekend and hope to add some shots to the database soon

Thanks

Matt

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