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Alphafloor From Chile, joined Jun 2004, 1277 posts, RR: 45
Posted (7 years 3 months 2 weeks 13 hours ago) and read 1855 times:

I'm in the process of selecting my new gear (I use to have an old Canon A1) to switch to digital for a Canon 20D + 18-55. Now, I would like to know your opinions between the two lenses below.

- Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM (no stabilizer)

- Canon 75-300mm (stabilizer)

What should I select for aviation photography ? Price is not a problem for me

Thanks,
Alejandro

Whatever

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Martin21 From Netherlands, joined Aug 2001, 346 posts, RR: 1
Reply 1, posted (7 years 3 months 2 weeks 13 hours ago) and read 1843 times:

Quoting Alphafloor (Thread starter):
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM (no stabilizer)

I think better glass is more important than a stabilizer. Only disadvantage is 200mm instead of 300mm.

Martin21

At 30.000 feet, the sun always shines !

EDDL From Germany, joined Dec 2002, 738 posts, RR: 17
Reply 2, posted (7 years 3 months 2 weeks 13 hours ago) and read 1842 times:

Go for the 70-200L, the image stabilizer on the 75-300 doesn't work for moving subjects anyway. Optically these two lenses play in different leagues ...

Don't forget the new 70-300 IS, which is way better than the 75-300. If price is not an issue, take a look at the Sigma 50-500EX DG ...

Phil / EDDL

Chris78cpr From United Kingdom, joined Feb 2004, 2813 posts, RR: 52
Reply 3, posted (7 years 3 months 2 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 1828 times:

Go for the 70-200F4L and get a canon 1.4x if money isnt a factor. I have that combo and it works well!

I had the older 75-300IS to start with and i was restricted with it. The new one is better, just not as agood as L.

Chris

5D2/7D/1D2(soon to be a 1Dx) 17-40L/24-105L/70-200F2.8L/100-400L/24F1.4LII/50F1.2L/85F1.2LII

Danpio From United States of America, joined May 2004, 131 posts, RR: 1
Reply 4, posted (7 years 3 months 2 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 1821 times:

If choosing between those two, definitely go for the 70-200mm f/4 L lens. You can always get a 1.4x extender and take your range up to 280mm.

The L lens will be better quality and will be more worth it to sacrifice the range.

Quoting Alphafloor (Thread starter):
Price is not a problem for me

Hey hey!

Well if this is true then go for the 70-200 f2.8 L IS and also get a 400 f2.8 L IS prime to cover the range! Also get the 1.4x extender for these as well! biggrin

I'd kill everyone in this room for one drop of sweet, sweet beer.- Homer J. Simpson

Jorge1812 From Germany, joined Apr 2004, 3141 posts, RR: 9
Reply 5, posted (7 years 3 months 2 weeks 11 hours ago) and read 1801 times:

Amybe xou can get some hints here.
What Lenses Are Good For The Canon EOS 350D/Rebel (by Jorge1812 Feb 9 2006 in Aviation Photography)

Georg

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