WTB Canon 300mm f/2.8 IS L

NeptuneNeptune Registered Users Posts: 136 Major grins
edited July 25, 2007 in House of Canon
Hello DGrinners,

I am in search for a new lens upgrade from my canon 100-400mm IS L and thought with the light weight and the f/2.8, it would be a great choice..plus the cost of a 600mm or even the 400 f/2.8 cost double and weights almost 12 lbs.

I have even read reviews about retaining tack sharp images with the 1.4 or the 2.0 converters.....opinions welcome on any of this!

Looking for Like new and excellent conditioned with pristine glass!

Trying to take advantage of a lens just sitting in the closet not being used and one needs some cash in their pocket.

Thanks for any efforts and comments in regards to this search.

I haven't tried FM yet but will be searching there also.

Maybe even a nice canon 15mm Fisheye to compliment!

Aloha

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  • cfrey6cfrey6 Registered Users Posts: 114 Major grins
    edited June 25, 2007
    I want to buy this also
    I rented this lens this weekend and it is incredibly sharp, even with a 2x teleconverter on it.
  • jgoetz4jgoetz4 Registered Users Posts: 1,267 Major grins
    edited June 25, 2007
    Neptune wrote:
    Hello DGrinners,

    I am in search for a new lens upgrade from my canon 100-400mm IS L and thought with the light weight and the f/2.8, it would be a great choice..plus the cost of a 600mm or even the 400 f/2.8 cost double and weights almost 12 lbs.

    I have even read reviews about retaining tack sharp images with the 1.4 or the 2.0 converters.....opinions welcome on any of this!

    Looking for Like new and excellent conditioned with pristine glass!

    Trying to take advantage of a lens just sitting in the closet not being used and one needs some cash in their pocket.

    Thanks for any efforts and comments in regards to this search.

    I haven't tried FM yet but will be searching there also.

    Maybe even a nice canon 15mm Fisheye to compliment!

    Aloha

    Good Afternoon,
    Thang has 1 for sale at FM. He's asking $3450 + shp.
    Have a good day :D
    Jim...
  • 20DNoob20DNoob Registered Users Posts: 318 Major grins
    edited June 26, 2007
    jgoetz4 wrote:
    Good Afternoon,
    Thang has 1 for sale at FM. He's asking $3450 + shp.
    Have a good day :D
    Jim...

    Quick Neptune, grab it! I just got mine last Sunday and love it, you'll wonder why you waited so long to get one once you start using it.
    Christian.

    5D2/1D MkII N/40D and a couple bits of glass.
  • NeptuneNeptune Registered Users Posts: 136 Major grins
    edited June 26, 2007
    Is there that much difference in having the IS but still having the f/2.8 for speed and low light.

    Is is a lot but not for getting the 600mm at around $6k..$3k sounds a lot better and with a converter...people say it doesn't lose much quality?

    I will take in all the advise anyone is willing to give me!

    Thanks for your time.
  • 20DNoob20DNoob Registered Users Posts: 318 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2007
    Sorry it took so long to reply, here's a shot with the 300 2.8 IS+1.4TC.

    Handheld
    Apeture Priority F/5.6
    Shutter Speed 1/100
    ISO 800

    847839347_b0b62637ed_o.jpg
    Christian.

    5D2/1D MkII N/40D and a couple bits of glass.
  • dk_nguyendk_nguyen Registered Users Posts: 11 Big grins
    edited July 25, 2007
    get the IS, it really does make a different.
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