Carlos From Germany, joined Feb 2006, 225 posts, RR: 1 Reply 2, posted (5 years 4 months 3 weeks 1 day ago) and read 2522 times:
I would buy only L-Lenses!
I also use the 70-200 f/4 L and in my opinion it is much better than the 70-300.
What do you think about the 70-200 f/2.8? You can use this lens with a converter and
then you have nearly the 100-400
Klintrepid From United States of America, joined May 2005, 124 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (5 years 4 months 3 weeks 1 day ago) and read 2504 times:
That 70-300IS produces some very nice Images.
Do you need 300mm reach?
If you don't go with the L lens.
Stay away from 2x teleconverters, they degrade image quality.
JRowson From United Kingdom, joined May 2004, 345 posts, RR: 13 Reply 7, posted (5 years 4 months 3 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 2486 times:
If you can afford it, L without a doubt. Once you pop the L you can't stop! I've got the F2.8 IS version but from what i've read and seen the F4 versions are extremely capable. In addition they are built solid.
I use the Canon 1.4x and it is very good. Very little quality is lost and certainly nothing that I notice under day to day use. In fact the 1.4x lives permanently attached to my lens. I've got the 2x as well and unfortunately it can't match it's little brother's capabilities.
James Rowson. Canonite and lover of all things L. JAR Photography.
AKE0404AR From United States of America, joined May 2000, 2534 posts, RR: 50 Reply 9, posted (5 years 4 months 3 weeks 22 hours ago) and read 2474 times:
do 100mm in focal length really make a difference?????
If I were you I would go with L.......
these photo actually compare the 500f4 and 600f4.....in terms of focal length, but since they are just 100mm apart you get an idea what you are missing or gaining!
BuyantUkhaa From Mongolia, joined May 2004, 2779 posts, RR: 3 Reply 10, posted (5 years 4 months 3 weeks 11 hours ago) and read 2415 times:
Quoting AKE0404AR (Reply 9): these photo actually compare the 500f4 and 600f4.....in terms of focal length, but since they are just 100mm apart you get an idea what you are missing or gaining!
That's a bit deceptive, because going from 500 to 600 is just a 20% increase, whereas 200 to 300 would be a 50% increase (imagine you'd compare - for the sake of the argument - a 1mm lens to a 101mm lens, that'd be a massive difference, still only 100mm difference)
AKE0404AR From United States of America, joined May 2000, 2534 posts, RR: 50 Reply 11, posted (5 years 4 months 3 weeks 9 hours ago) and read 2402 times:
Gulfstream From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 54 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (5 years 4 months 1 week 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 2231 times:
I have been reading this thread with interest and am wondering if you made a decision as to which lens to buy? I am faced with the same question hence the interest on my part.
You have been given good advice and the reference to the thread Need Help on Canon 70-300mm IS USM by Mnazarinia Dec. 19 2007 should have been helpful as I know it was to me.
What was wonderful to read was the excellent advice provided to the young man from Australia by members of the forum namely Jim-GPHOTO, Karl- JakTrax and Paul - Psych. It was one of the best examples of the Forum working for the betterment of the hobby. Thank you gentlemen.
All of this said even though we are driving Jorge 1812 nuts. Please hang in there with us Jorge it will all change as soon as Canon introduces a new lens.
I have just made up my mind as to what lens to upgrade too and am now to finesse it with the wife.
Mnazarinia From Australia, joined Mar 2005, 122 posts, RR: 4 Reply 13, posted (5 years 4 months 1 week 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 2141 times:
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Quoting Gulfstream (Reply 12): You have been given good advice and the reference to the thread Need Help on Canon 70-300mm IS USM by Mnazarinia Dec. 19 2007 should have been helpful as I know it was to me.
What was wonderful to read was the excellent advice provided to the young man from Australia by members of the forum namely Jim-GPHOTO, Karl- JakTrax and Paul - Psych. It was one of the best examples of the Forum working for the betterment of the hobby. Thank you gentlemen.
Hi Gulfstream,
Yep, I do really appreciate all the tips, times and advices from all you mentioned above. It was fantastic. BTW, based on their advices I purchased 70-200 f/4 L USM and am really happy about what I have done so far.
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