Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

[llenuts]

From a wander around town yesterday. It's not the first choice many would go to for a walk around lens, but I love it!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/3712199082_51251a8497_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2460/3712199208_b16dacbf4c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2492/3712198994_91484fe499_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3712198940_e1db8d2f58_o.jpg

[Neilyb]

You walk around town with 3000 pounds worth of lens :|

[llenuts]

You walk around town with 3000 pounds worth of lens :|


Uhh, yeah... It's not that much, when you consider someone may carry an 85L, a 50L, and a 24L, added together equates to even more than the price of the 300L.

It just shows that the lens doesn't specifically have to be used for sport, or wildlife photography.

Where do you suggest I use the lens?

[Neilyb]

Uhh, yeah... It's not that much, when you consider someone may carry an 85L, a 50L, and a 24L, added together equates to even more than the price of the 300L.

It just shows that the lens doesn't specifically have to be used for sport, or wildlife photography.

Where do you suggest I use the lens?

Where I come from you walk around with a big white lens, you come home a few grand poorer ;) thats all I am saying :cool: Not that the UK is becoming a dangerous place...:(

[keith breazeal]

on the fire line

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/3713788006_e8de77a54a_o.jpg

[llenuts]

Where I come from you walk around with a big white lens, you come home a few grand poorer ;) thats all I am saying :cool: Not that the UK is becoming a dangerous place...:(


Ahh, yeah fair point. I'm usually very particular with where I go also, but fortunately when those shots were taken I was with 6 other photogs in a group so I felt safe enough to be able to use the lens.

[Two]

Keith, not sure what it is about this last one, but I dig it.

[keith breazeal]

Keith, not sure what it is about this last one, but I dig it.
I went out on a wildland fire with the 300 for the first time. The smoke and dust was thick at times, but the 300 locked focus quick and accurately.
Here's a shot as we were wrapping up the day.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3717174793_7123dc285e_o.jpg

[Two]

Keith, the helicopter shot has great color and clarity.

I've had mine for a month now but haven't had the time to
learn it yet :(

Here's a few from what little shooting I've done with it:

[Two]

and one more

[keith breazeal]

Cool shots! #3 is good framing and says action!

[keith breazeal]

It's a great lens for those people moments also...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3478/3721075196_b193c05600_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3721074706_3ca7a56623_b.jpg

[Tareq]

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/9872/d32516.jpg

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/2692/d32528.jpg

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/7532/d32570.jpg

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9233/d32612.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/4317/d32664.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7706/d32770.jpg

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/1857/d32619.jpg

[keith breazeal]

#3 is a keeper!

[Tareq]

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/6479/d30244.jpg

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1515/d33023.jpg

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/125/d37253.jpg

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/7503/d37311.jpg

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/1655/d37314.jpg

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/495/d32615.jpg

[Tareq]

#3 is a keeper!


Thanks!
I hate to shoot sports in my country, wish to shoot in European leagues.

[Two]

Cool shots! #3 is good framing and says action!
Thanks. I'm liking the lens. Just need to practice with it.

Your people shots came out great. Amazing how that big white lens is able to put a smile on the subject's faces.

[keith breazeal]

Thanks. I'm liking the lens. Just need to practice with it.

Your people shots came out great. Amazing how that big white lens is able to put a smile on the subject's faces.

Some are like deer in headlights when you aim the big glass at them :) Sometimes it provokes a different side of them too...


that sassy look

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3720636881_6bde1378dd_b.jpg

[keith breazeal]

some sunset/landscape shots from today. 1.4x used on both shots.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2577/3742146850_da09c675d3_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2551/3742146602_3082ca6c01_b.jpg

[Lazuka]

playing the 300 2.8 IS in the backyard, putting it through it's runs tommorow at the boat races.


shot wide open at 2.8, hand held.

this is also in the 1d3 lovers thread.

[keith breazeal]

Yes, I also shot the cars ;)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/3756788354_1a3b315421_o.jpg

[Neilyb]

With a 2x TC, handheld, harsh light...nothing serious but nice to practice. Maybe me but I find it very hard to handle this lens at 600mm on a 50D, regardless of shutter speed. Maybe I ask too much ;)

382615

[keith breazeal]

Big Bird...
I was shooting at the Columbia Airport in California during the Knight Fire yesterday. The helicopters were returning for fuel and maintenance all day long.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3456/3766847104_ff263ea376_o.jpg

[tonylong]

With a 2x TC, handheld, harsh light...nothing serious but nice to practice. Maybe me but I find it very hard to handle this lens at 600mm on a 50D, regardless of shutter speed. Maybe I ask too much ;)

382615

Great shot, and you are definitely not alone. With my use of this lens, with or without a TC, a sturdy ballhead-mounted monopod was my bestest friend. Note this and other big lenses at sporting events -- monopods are pretty ubiquitous, and for wildlife they are very handy as well -- portable, and a good ballhead gives you flexibility, and you can carry the 'pod, camera and lens over your shoulder while you are trekking around.

[keith breazeal]

for the above helicopter shot, here's the large file. Click on the photo to enlarge. I love this lens!

http://www.asb.tv/files/photo/gallery/photos/orig_579_a8135.jpg

[AdamJL]

some sunset/landscape shots from today. 1.4x used on both shots.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2577/3742146850_da09c675d3_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2551/3742146602_3082ca6c01_b.jpg

This is a terrific series. The first one is a jaw-dropper, well done.

[dolina]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3482915257_2713700148_o.jpg

[keith breazeal]

From last night at the county fair tractor pull competition

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/3779192508_c8f73a890b_b.jpg

[Neilyb]

Taken with 2x at f6.3, 1/50 sec (resting on balcony rail) ISO 400. 50D.

384041

384040

[butterfly2937]

Taken with 2x at f6.3, 1/50 sec (resting on balcony rail) ISO 400. 50D.



Great shots with the 2x. WOW very sharp for such slow shutter speed of 1/50 too!

[Neilyb]

Great shots with the 2x. WOW very sharp for such slow shutter speed of 1/50 too!

Just keep the shutter pressed and delete the other 500 shots ;)

[butterfly2937]

Just keep the shutter pressed and delete the other 500 shots ;)
LOL I thought I was the only one that does that!

[keith breazeal]

From this weekends Amador County Fair

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/3787266052_e02b167b68_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3786455499_d081c001d0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3444/3786521455_5203a48524_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/3787331456_08dcfe02b9_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/3786521021_c6312a421f_o.jpg

[butterfly2937]

Awesome shots Keith! Fantastic work!

[keith breazeal]

Awesome shots Keith! Fantastic work!

Thanks :D

It's the first time I shot a Rodeo- the IS got a workout.

[FlyingPhotog]

From Oshkosh 2009

1DMkIII + 300mm f/2.8L IS + 2X TC:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/115697719/original.jpg

1DMkIII + 300mm f/2.8L IS (Nekkid)
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/115697725/original.jpg

1DMkIII + 300mm f/2.8L IS (Nekkid Again)
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/115697726/original.jpg

[nazdravanul]

From this weekends Amador County Fair

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/3787266052_e02b167b68_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3786455499_d081c001d0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3444/3786521455_5203a48524_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/3787331456_08dcfe02b9_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/3786521021_c6312a421f_o.jpg

You know what's funny ? If you check the exif of your images it appears these photos were taken with a 135 2.8 Softfocus lens :) .... Hmmm, how about that ? :)

[keith breazeal]

Don't know what you are seeing. Here's a copy/paste of what I'm seeing on the 4th image-

File Name IMG_4993a.JPG
Camera Model Canon EOS 50D
Firmware Firmware Version 1.0.6
Shooting Date/Time 8/1/2009 9:06:58 PM
Owner's Name
Shooting Mode Shutter-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/160
Av( Aperture Value ) 2.8
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 3200
Auto ISO Speed OFF
Lens EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length 300.0mm
Image Size 1024x683
Image Quality Fine
Flash Off
FE lock OFF
White Balance Mode Auto
AF Mode AI Servo AF
Picture Style Standard
Sharpness 3
Contrast 0
Saturation 0
Color tone 0
Color Space sRGB
Long exposure noise reduction 0:Off
High ISO speed noise reduction 0:Standard
Highlight tone priority 0:Disable
Auto Lighting Optimizer 0:Standard
Peripheral illumination correction Disable
File Size 246KB
Dust Delete Data No
Drive Mode High-speed continuous shooting
Live View Shooting OFF
Date/Time(UTC)
Latitude
Longitude
Altitude

[Tareq]

You know what's funny ? If you check the exif of your images it appears these photos were taken with a 135 2.8 Softfocus lens :) .... Hmmm, how about that ? :)

All the EXIF of the shots show me 300mm, check again your exif software or change it.

[Neilyb]

All the EXIF of the shots show me 300mm, check again your exif software or change it.

I concur.:rolleyes:

[TDJ]

I had the chance to play with it today in the store, what a lens!!!

Does anyone use the drop-in filters?

[FlyingPhotog]

I had the chance to play with it today in the store, what a lens!!!

Does anyone use the drop-in filters?

I have a .3 ND and threaded drop in holder that I bought from a fellow POTN member.

FWIW, I'm extremely pleased with the results. I often shoot prop-driven aircraft so being able to keep my settings around 1/125 @ f/8 instead of f/11 allows me just a slightly shallower DOF. I'll probably add a two-stop eventually so I can get to f/5.6.

[20DNewbie]

I had the chance to play with it today in the store, what a lens!!!

Does anyone use the drop-in filters?

I've tossed in the CPL on occasion. Being an idiot I usually forget to grab it on the way out though, that's the biggest problem of having to many bags.

[4x4rock]

I had the chance to play with it today in the store, what a lens!!!

Does anyone use the drop-in filters?

I have the drop-in CPL and never used it. I tested it once but never used it in the field.

A couple latest shots from this lens

http://www.jumpset.com/img/v5/p685157947-5.jpg


http://www.jumpset.com/img/v5/p660662776-5.jpg

[Harleypugs]

From Oshkosh 2009

1DMkIII + 300mm f/2.8L IS + 2X TC:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/115697719/original.jpg

1DMkIII + 300mm f/2.8L IS (Nekkid)
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/115697725/original.jpg

1DMkIII + 300mm f/2.8L IS (Nekkid Again)
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/115697726/original.jpg


Very, very nice....

[FlyingPhotog]

Very, very nice....

Danke... ;)

[andydajo]

Another from me.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/andydajo/Birds/IMG_2682.jpg

[Neilyb]

This lens never ceases to amaze me.

[edgar-Junior]

Few shot's from me.......... all are taken hand-held!!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3763383675_9a8d7ef01b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2529/3696001057_2a6bf5758c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3692592446_a9944206de_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3669601301_ba20298b09_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3364/3639634598_d755c00b3b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3636838108_a81966b1e7_o.jpg

[keith breazeal]

Awesome in every way! bw!

[Tareq]

WOW, i am amazed!!!

[edgar-Junior]

Awesome in every way! bw!

WOW, i am amazed!!!


Thank's guys !!! post more tomorrow ;)

[AlistairD]

One from Whipsnade Animal Park... (and I know I've got some dust on the sensor...)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3808414883_7b8933c3bd_b.jpg

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Waiting on brown... I'll be able to contribute to this great thread starting on Wednesday :)

[edgar-Junior]

Waiting on brown... I'll be able to contribute to this great thread starting on Wednesday :)


Congrat's you are going to love it in every way !!!! :D

[kayintveen]

Does anyone knows if there are imatest results available. normally i check photozone.de but i like to compare what kind of sharpness you get from this lens

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Does anyone knows if there are imatest results available. normally i check photozone.de but i like to compare what kind of sharpness you get from this lens

Your best bet is to have a look here:

http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=249

[silvrr]

Rented this lens for a weekend.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3822451683_06d645d388_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3826509682_7c8bcbec61_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/3827951874_2c66d00aec_b.jpg

[xMClass]

Nice shot of the Thunderbirds. ^

[keith breazeal]

They are very good. I like the shallow DOF that makes the subject pop out of the screen.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3553/3822124774_8187b02934_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/3822124736_419dc87a49_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3819101843_d345d22094_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3546/3828554184_5bff46b04b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3426/3828554292_707e56bfe2_o.jpg

[edgar-Junior]

Those are amazing shot's men !!!! :D

[rakesh]

Hi,

My 300/2.8 arrived today. Will post images next week after my return from trip.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Hi,

My 300/2.8 arrived today. Will post images next week after my return from trip.

You sound like me, haha. I am going on vacation Friday. My lens will be here tomorrow.

Where you headed?

[AdamJL]

Does anyone knows if there are imatest results available. normally i check photozone.de but i like to compare what kind of sharpness you get from this lens

Just take the word from anyone who's ever owned one. It's the sharpest lens you'll ever use.

[Neilyb]

Just take the word from anyone who's ever owned one. It's the sharpest lens you'll ever use.

Amen to that.

[Tareq]

Just take the word from anyone who's ever owned one. It's the sharpest lens you'll ever use.

+1, it is a horrible lens in sharpness, you will be bleeding until the death!

[Tareq]

Amen to that.

Another Amen!

[rakesh]

You sound like me, haha. I am going on vacation Friday. My lens will be here tomorrow.

Where you headed?

Hi

I'm heading to Bandipur Tiger Reserve, India for weekend shooting. This is fantastic place for birding and mammals shooting in South India.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Wow, well enjoy and post up some photos upon your return!

[canonnoob]

Here are my first shots with this beauty

straight out of the camera raw files:
*These were obviously put on photobucket and so the quality went down...

1) Focus on the wheel center.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t54/sick06cobalt/001-3.jpg

2) Focus on the emblem.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t54/sick06cobalt/003-2.jpg



100% crops:

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t54/sick06cobalt/001-2-1.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t54/sick06cobalt/003-2-1.jpg

[canonnoob]

Here are the first shots with my 300 2.8 IS. Matched up with a 1dmkIIn.

1.
http://DavidWelker.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p791425222-4.jpg

2.
http://DavidWelker.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p972736799-4.jpg

3.
http://DavidWelker.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p903674582-4.jpg

4.
http://DavidWelker.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p710667135-4.jpg

5.
http://DavidWelker.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p1002251560-4.jpg

[Kincaid Photo]

Those are some good shots Dave. Hopefully I will be able to get my 300 out this weekend and use it for the first time. Haven't even mounted it on the camera yet, had it for 9 days now and just looked at it. :oops:

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Good deal Dave. I'll post some up soon as well!

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Goodness Dave! Already got duck shots and everything! Man, you're gonna make me look bad until I get back from vacation LOL. I'll try and get some ducks or antelope images tonight/tomorrow.

[edgar-Junior]

uuufffff men sweet shot's !!!! ;)

[KayakPhotos]

Nice work! Someday, I will own this lens... So many amazing shots in this thread.
Here are the first shots with my 300 2.8 IS. Matched up with a 1dmkIIn

4.
http://DavidWelker.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p710667135-4.jpg

5.
http://DavidWelker.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p1002251560-4.jpg

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Finally able to contribute to this thread... this lens is crazy!

http://blog.jeffreyallred.com/images/2009/08/20090819-1.jpg

http://blog.jeffreyallred.com/images/2009/08/20090819-2.jpg

http://blog.jeffreyallred.com/images/2009/08/20090819-3.jpg

http://blog.jeffreyallred.com/images/2009/08/20090819-4.jpg

[canonnoob]

Cool shots JEff!!!

[tonylong]

I had to sell off my beloved 300 some months ago, but I'm still a loyal subscriber to this thread. This lens is a beauty, like only a few others (I include personal favorites here like the 5D Classic and the 85L). Rock on, all, and I will stay connected:)!

[FlyingPhotog]

It even makes a good portrait lens:

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p687531825-5.jpg

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p679941620-5.jpg

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p863885997-5.jpg
Even when you "muss up" the image .. it's still sooooo good!

[keith breazeal]

It even makes a good portrait lens:

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p687531825-5.jpg

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p679941620-5.jpg

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p863885997-5.jpg
Even when you "muss up" the image .. it's still sooooo good!

Nice!
I really like the portraits it's capable of. The B&W looks great.

[keith breazeal]

from the fire fighting home base

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2591/3839193702_c2dac3e309_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3840968506_9b58bcd764_b.jpg

from the Wings Over Wine Country Airshow, Santa Rosa, Ca.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/3838571653_5a42f43807_b.jpg

[cbfabbri]

Some with 300L 2.8 IS. The first 3 pics with 2x Canon TC.
Camera - 5D-Mark II


http://www.chrisfabbriphoto.com/pics/itatiaia/images/itatiaia_001.jpg



http://www.chrisfabbriphoto.com/pics/itatiaia/images/itatiaia_007.jpg




http://www.chrisfabbriphoto.com/pics/itatiaia/images/itatiaia_008.jpg




http://www.chrisfabbriphoto.com/pics/itatiaia/images/itatiaia_017.jpg




http://www.chrisfabbriphoto.com/pics/itatiaia/images/itatiaia_036.jpg




http://www.chrisfabbriphoto.com/pics/itatiaia/images/itatiaia_042.jpg

[butterfly2937]

Some with 300L 2.8 IS. The first 3 pics with 2x Canon TC.
Camera - 5D-Mark II




Those shots with the 2x are just awesome! I can not wait to get this lens!!!

[cbfabbri]

Forgot to say the #5 is also with 2x TC.
You'll love this lens, it is a great combo even using with 2x TC. I was amazed with the results.

[Double Negative]

from the fire fighting home base...

Man, talk about a helo that's ALL business... They didn't even TRY to dress it up. Heh. I guess when you're carrying that much water, every ounce counts.

Great shots.

[rakesh]

Finally, here is my first attempt with 300/2.8

First image without TC and remaining with Sigma 2X TC.

http://mg-india.com/gallery/3.jpg

http://mg-india.com/gallery/4.jpg

http://mg-india.com/gallery/5.jpg

http://mg-india.com/gallery/6.jpg

http://mg-india.com/gallery/7.jpg

[keith breazeal]

Fast cars and fast food. I was powered by two sausage and egg McMuffins and a large coffee :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3508/3860037121_991e1e6967_b.jpg

[randyk]

Rakesh, lets see some shots of tigers.

Randy

[rakesh]

Randy

I'm yet to be blessed by the actual tiger sighting. On my last 7 trips, every time I saw fresh pugmarks of tiger and leopard but these elusive beauties always shied away. Hope to see them soon.

[randyk]

Rakesh, there is a good article on tigers in India in the June issue of Outdoor Photographer. The guide says that the chances of seeing tigers in Bandipur is relatively low, here are his relative ratings:

High
Bandhavgarh
Kanha
Ranthambore

Medium
Corbett
Kaziranga
Nagarhole
Pench
Periyar
Tadoba

Low
Bandipur
Dudhwa
Satpura
Sundarbans

Unlikely
Panna
Sariska
Simlipal

Here is the link to the full article, its worth a read:
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/locations/north-america/the-quest-for-tigers.html

I have been to India several times on business and always bring some camera gear but never long lenses; it would be great to do so to shoot wildlife sometime. I will be in Bangalore later this fall, any photo opp suggestions would be appreciated.

Randy*

[Neilyb]

Randy

I'm yet to be blessed by the actual tiger sighting. On my last 7 trips, every time I saw fresh pugmarks of tiger and leopard but these elusive beauties always shied away. Hope to see them soon.

Man thats hard, we spent 2 days in Ranthambor and managed to see 6 tigers, 1 on day 1 and 5 in the afternoon drive on day two, cubs with mother but they were quite old and not fluffy and cute ;) another tiger was spotted on another track and the driver (and most of the park) turned up there. Wish I had the 300 then, not a dicky 100-400 that couldnt focus for toffee. Loved India! Heres an article I wrote on Ranth. http://www.phototravelreview.com/india-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan/

[rakesh]

Man thats hard, we spent 2 days in Ranthambor and managed to see 6 tigers, 1 on day 1 and 5 in the afternoon drive on day two, cubs with mother but they were quite old and not fluffy and cute ;) another tiger was spotted on another track and the driver (and most of the park) turned up there. Wish I had the 300 then, not a dicky 100-400 that couldnt focus for toffee. Loved India! Heres an article I wrote on Ranth. http://www.phototravelreview.com/india-ranthambore-national-park-rajasthan/

Rakesh, there is a good article on tigers in India in the June issue of Outdoor Photographer. The guide says that the chances of seeing tigers in Bandipur is relatively low, here are his relative ratings:

High
Bandhavgarh
Kanha
Ranthambore

Medium
Corbett
Kaziranga
Nagarhole
Pench
Periyar
Tadoba

Low
Bandipur
Dudhwa
Satpura
Sundarbans

Unlikely
Panna
Sariska
Simlipal

Here is the link to the full article, its worth a read:
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/locations/north-america/the-quest-for-tigers.html

I have been to India several times on business and always bring some camera gear but never long lenses; it would be great to do so to shoot wildlife sometime. I will be in Bangalore later this fall, any photo opp suggestions would be appreciated.

Randy*

Dear Randy

Yes, sighting of Tiger and other predators is very high in the area you mentioned and listed in outdoor photographer. But seeing tiger in south is very special.

It is not like that I've not seen tiger in south but everytime when I saw tiger for some reason or the other I was not carrying my gear. Once I saw four tigers on highway inside Bandipur forest but the time was around midnight when I was on night patrolling.

Please let me know your exact dates of visits to Bangalore and then I can suggest you and if found possible then we may plan a trip together.

[Harleypugs]

It even makes a good portrait lens:






Even when you "muss up" the image .. it's still sooooo good!

Burt Rutan is looking good....

And I agree about it being a great portrait lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3858676065_5f7441fd2f.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3452/3859462160_289894fa7f.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3495/3859462704_e41fa1b7cf.jpg

[SoaringUSAEagle]

http://blog.jeffreyallred.com/images/2009/08/20090823-1.jpg

Not the best image as I was losing daylight fast and he was pretty far off - this is cropped in a bit. ISO 2500.
http://blog.jeffreyallred.com/images/2009/08/20090824-5.jpg

http://blog.jeffreyallred.com/images/2009/08/20090826-5.jpg

http://blog.jeffreyallred.com/images/2009/08/20090826-6.jpg

http://blog.jeffreyallred.com/images/2009/08/20090826-7.jpg

2x at f/8 ISO 800 1/25sec on tripod.
http://blog.jeffreyallred.com/images/2009/08/20090826-8.jpg

Yep, even a landscape with it.
http://blog.jeffreyallred.com/images/2009/08/20090826-13.jpg

http://blog.jeffreyallred.com/images/2009/08/20090826-14.jpg

[canonnoob]

nice shots soaring! it looks like your new toy is going great for you.

[andydajo]

Great shots Jeff, I bet you're very happy with the lens.

[Double Negative]

Jeff, I just checked this thread finally and see where you vacationed... Nice! I'd say the 300L worked perfectly for you, those are some great shots.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

nice shots soaring! it looks like your new toy is going great for you.

Great shots Jeff, I bet you're very happy with the lens.

Jeff, I just checked this thread finally and see where you vacationed... Nice! I'd say the 300L worked perfectly for you, those are some great shots.

Thank you all - yes, the lens is great and is NOT getting returned. It is sharppppppp man alive I cant believe it! :D

[FlyingPhotog]

Couple for sale right now in the FS Section...

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Glad I already have one :D

[p360]

Glad I already have one :D


And I see that you already have 100L. Great.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

It's on order....

[thatkatmat]

Wow, really great shots in this thread......Will have my 2nd copy of this lens in a week or so, should have never sold the first one.....Oh well, you live you learn right?

[Tareq]

Wow, really great shots in this thread......Will have my 2nd copy of this lens in a week or so, should have never sold the first one.....Oh well, you live you learn right?

No, not right, i buy only the best lens and i know i will not sell what i buy high end items to regret selling or buy it again, this is not learning, this is a stupid idea/thing to sell something and buy it again because finding out it was a great item that shouldn't be sold whatever reasons. ;):p

[FlyingPhotog]

No, not right, i buy only the best lens and i know i will not sell what i buy high end items to regret selling or buy it again, this is not learning, this is a stupid idea/thing to sell something and buy it again because finding out it was a great item that shouldn't be sold whatever reasons. ;):p

It's actually none of your damn business why anyone does anything so quit preaching...

[Tareq]

It's actually none of your damn business why anyone does anything so quit preaching...

Yes, but i just answered due to my opinion, Opinions not always the facts. :p

[thatkatmat]

No, not right, i buy only the best lens and i know i will not sell what i buy high end items to regret selling or buy it again, this is not learning, this is a stupid idea/thing to sell something and buy it again because finding out it was a great item that shouldn't be sold whatever reasons. ;):p

Tareq, it's nice you can afford to keep all the gear you buy, some, maybe most of us have to sell items in order to purchase new items.....Calling it out as "stupid" seems very short sighted to me and a little rude....But that's just my opinion.

[hollis_f]

No, not right, i buy only the best lens and i know i will not sell what i buy high end items to regret selling or buy it again, this is not learning, this is a stupid idea/thing to sell something and buy it again because finding out it was a great item that shouldn't be sold whatever reasons. ;):p

Ah, if only we were all perfect. Then again, if it meant being arrogant with it, perhaps not.

[Tareq]

Tareq, it's nice you can afford to keep all the gear you buy, some, maybe most of us have to sell items in order to purchase new items.....Calling it out as "stupid" seems very short sighted to me and a little rude....But that's just my opinion.

Ah, if only we were all perfect. Then again, if it meant being arrogant with it, perhaps not.

I don't know if you have to sell something to buy another, because i thought most members here or online are rich enough, i am not rich, and i also would like to buy many much more things but i can't until i sell something, so i don't buy anything until i can afford it, but to sell perfect excellent gear to buy another gear i feel it is not a good idea, i have few friends who sold something excellent to buy things less excellent, and i was hoping it is for business, but too bad they did for fun only.

I am very sorry to call it as a "Stupid", but if someone for example sell 400 f2.8L IS and then he go to buy it again because he found it was a great lens and why he sold it before i don't think it is a wise decision, what make one to sell for example 200 f2L IS which perfect the go to buy it again? how could he was able to afford it first time then sell it for something else then he was able to afford it again.

Again, i will never sell anything of my current gear because it was difficult for me to afford them first time, so i can't be sure i can afford them again after the prices are increased a bit, i now look for new things only, and really i want to buy many great excellent things as well but i can't afford them, so i don't want to sell my current gear to get new things, i am not in need reason anyway.

No offend at all here, say this stupid or even crazy idea for people who really deserve to be that way [i am one of them].

[thatkatmat]

it's all good Tareq....Let's see some more shots eh?

[Tareq]

it's all good Tareq....Let's see some more shots eh?

I am very lazy to dig in my harddisks to show most of my 300 shots, but i have over 20 football games i was shooting with 300, and i post few samples before, nothing more worthy i can show ;)

[nicksan]

Matt, congrats on your 2nd 300L!
Looking forward to seeing more pics.
Wish I could afford this, but I guess I'll just have to settle for the 200 f2 IS. ;)

[Tareq]

Matt, congrats on your 2nd 300L!
Looking forward to seeing more pics.
Wish I could afford this, but I guess I'll just have to settle for the 200 f2 IS. ;)

Sell something and buy 300L ;)

[thatkatmat]

Sell something and buy 300L ;)

Nice bw!

[Tareq]

Nice bw!

He has many lenses "Previously Owned" that i can never own or afford. ;)

[thatkatmat]

Matt, congrats on your 2nd 300L!
Looking forward to seeing more pics.
Wish I could afford this, but I guess I'll just have to settle for the 200 f2 IS. ;)

Thanks Nick, gotta get out to NYC so we can swap for an hour or 2:)

[nicksan]

He has many lenses "Previously Owned" that i can never own or afford. ;)


...yes, yes...I forgot to list that 39MP Hasselblad that I use as paper weight. Really does a good job at it too.;););)

[Pixel Boy]

With the 5d MarkII

nice shot

[Tareq]

...yes, yes...I forgot to list that 39MP Hasselblad that I use as paper weight. Really does a good job at it too.;););)

It is just about $20k, still less than all those glasses, yeppy :p;):lol:

[AdamJL]

That ended way too peacefully.. I was hoping for an internet fight.

[Tareq]

That ended way too peacefully.. I was hoping for an internet fight.

Offer your 300 f2.8L IS for free and you will see how the fight will be ;)

Sorry, i don't have anything to offer even with a price :lol:

[Double Negative]

...i am not rich...

Well, ya ain't poor (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1525814&postcount=110) either, buddy. ;)

[hollis_f]

Well, ya ain't poor (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1525814&postcount=110) either, buddy. ;)

I dunno, just look at all of that cheap tat in the wish list.

[dimadelux]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3925714183_9134c42578_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dimadelux/3925714183/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2573/3926497068_1c676ffd2b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dimadelux/3926497068/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/3925711789_fea2f5b48d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dimadelux/3925711789/sizes/l/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3926496570_56084317ef_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dimadelux/3926496570/)

[Tareq]

Well, ya ain't poor (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1525814&postcount=110) either, buddy. ;)

I dunno, just look at all of that cheap tat in the wish list.

I consider myself really a poor guy!
If i am rich then i will not dream about to get 85L and 600L and Phase One DB and traveling a lot and do many things, even i am not sure if i can afford to buy lenses and accessories for my new coming film MF bodies.

[williamsf1]

can someone help me out...

I am seriously looking at getting the 300mm 2.8 IS and will need the 2x converter...

will that have me out to f5.6 and will it auto focus with the 5D mk II???

what will the shots be like for motor sport???

[FlyingPhotog]

Yes it will focus at f/5.6

There is a slight IQ hit with the 2X but it's not bad at all.

[Double Negative]

The 2x will be fine. Though I'd go for a 1.4x if possible. If not, no worries - the 300mm takes to the TCs probably better than any other lens. They were made for the Big Kahunas.

[AlistairD]

One from Whipsnade... Loving this lens...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3505/3932041860_4ed84a4152_b.jpg

[Gary2027]

Friday night under the lights. F2.8, 1/320, iso 3200. 1D Mark III
http://www.pbase.com/image/117454096/original.jpg

[Tvw]

This is such a nice lens!
Here are a couple of recent ones.

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/116419273/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/116419273/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/116419335/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/116419335/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/116419387/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/116419387/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/115391431/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/115391431/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/115390916/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/115390916/original.jpg

More can be seen here: http://www.pbase.com/tvw/football

[thatkatmat]

Love #2^^^^Very nice^^^^



So, my new, (used USxx) 300mm came and I noticed something that I didn't recall happening with the UWxx date code I previously owned. I keep switching off the IS with my index finger. Did they change the design? Or, maybe the switch is just easier to slide in this older copy? Does anyone else have this problem? Anyone have a solution besides, say, gaffers tape?
Other than that it's very very nice to be shooting it again...I forgot just how sharp and colorful it was.

[hollis_f]

I keep switching off the IS with my index finger. Did they change the design? Or, maybe the switch is just easier to slide in this older copy? Does anyone else have this problem? Anyone have a solution besides, say, gaffers tape?

I used to have this problem until I bought a Lenscoat for it. It covers the IS switch with clear plastic. It's still possible to flip the switch, but much harder to do it accidentally.

[FlyingPhotog]

So, my new, (used USxx) 300mm came and I noticed something that I didn't recall happening with the UWxx date code I previously owned. I keep switching off the IS with my index finger. Did they change the design? Or, maybe the switch is just easier to slide in this older copy? Does anyone else have this problem? Anyone have a solution besides, say, gaffers tape?
Other than that it's very very nice to be shooting it again...I forgot just how sharp and colorful it was.

I do the same thing sometimes on mine. :oops:

I just try to remember to slide my left hand a little farther up toward the hood.

[butterfly2937]

What is up with the price increases on this lens lately?? I have one on backorder for a good price and they guaranteed me the price even though the lens may not ship until the first week in October. Holy cow it when up $500 in a day!

[butterfly2937]

Well I just got confirmation today my Canon 300mm f2.8 IS will be in my hands the first week in October hopefully just in time to photograph a marathon! I am so excited I can not wait to get this lens. It was now or never with the way the prices are skyrocketing on this lens! It took me almost a year to save for it so I will finally be able to complete my treo of Canon f2.8's!

[FlyingPhotog]

Well I just got confirmation today my Canon 300mm f2.8 IS will be in my hands the first week in October hopefully just in time to photograph a marathon! I am so excited I can not wait to get this lens. It was now or never with the way the prices are skyrocketing on this lens! It took me almost a year to save for it so I will finally be able to complete my treo of Canon f2.8's!

I think you'll like what you get pairing this with a 50D.

Wish I had a few more Megapickles to work with here beyond the 10 I get from a 40D.

[butterfly2937]

I think you'll like what you get pairing this with a 50D.

Wish I had a few more Megapickles to work with here beyond the 10 I get from a 40D.

Well now I have to wait a little while to add the 7D to my bag but I figured glass before another body was the way to go! I still want the Canon 2x as well but my bank account needs to recover first. LOL

[thatkatmat]

Just got the 50D and 300L myself, it's a really nice combo, tracks pretty good, IQ is simply awesome. I have a real hard time telling the difference between the 50D and the 5Dmk2 IQ when shooting with the 300/2.8IS.....and that's a good thing:) I noticed the 5Dmk2 locks on faster with less hunting using the center point in one shot, whereas the 50D has better luck tracking in Servo.

[butterfly2937]

Just got the 50D and 300L myself, it's a really nice combo, tracks pretty good, IQ is simply awesome. I have a real hard time telling the difference between the 50D and the 5Dmk2 IQ when shooting with the 300/2.8IS.....and that's a good thing:)

Oh so good to hear! Although not a surprise! I have not heard anyone yet say they did not absolutely love this lens. I figure pairing it with a 50D and also a 1.4x should keep me quite happy. I can't wait to get a 2x as well. Have you tried that yet?

[thatkatmat]

No, I will have the 1.4x tomorrow and will grab a 2x in the next month or so (just spent 5K on equipment, like you, need to let my bank account recover) But, last time I owned the 300 i had a 40D, the 1.4 had no effect on IQ at all, the 2x did soften the images a little, but "little" should be put into perspective...Meaning, the IQ dropped to about to the 70-200 2.8IS level....Which is pretty darn good still:)

[butterfly2937]

Well there still appears to be one place left on the web you can still get this lens at it's former price new:
http://robertsimaging.com/stock/Camera%20Lenses/Primes%20(Telephoto)/Canon/EF%20300mm%20f-2.8L%20IS%20USM%20(2531A002).jsp

Looks like the price is good until 9/28

Someone else posted this place in another thread and they appear to be honoring the old Canon prices until 9/28.

I just thought I would pass this along if anyone else wants to beat the price increases.

[thatkatmat]

Wow...What a deal....Should post that in Market Watch too eh?

[tonylong]

No, I will have the 1.4x tomorrow and will grab a 2x in the next month or so (just spent 5K on equipment, like you, need to let my bank account recover) But, last time I owned the 300 i had a 40D, the 1.4 had no effect on IQ at all, the 2x did soften the images a little, but "little" should be put into perspective...Meaning, the IQ dropped to about to the 70-200 2.8IS level....Which is pretty darn good still:)

I considered the 1.4x a "must have" for this lens, but I was never quite satisfied with the 2x on anything, including the 300. I think it was because I was always reaching too far with it -- of course, how can you not do that with anything:)!

[butterfly2937]

I considered the 1.4x a "must have" for this lens, but I was never quite satisfied with the 2x on anything, including the 300. I think it was because I was always reaching too far with it -- of course, how can you not do that with anything:)!

But there are so many wonderful examples of the 2X on this lens showing beautiful results in my eyes. Many are in this thread on previous pages.

[tonylong]

But there are so many wonderful examples of the 2X on this lens showing beautiful results in my eyes. Many are in this thread on previous pages.

Yeah, I've posted some myself:)!

Not that you can't get some great shots but it can be challenging. Part of the problem for me is that most of the shooting I did with the lens was trekking along with a monopod as opposed to a tripod, and other times hand-held. Eventually I just figured that if I really needed 600mm I'd just have to save my nickels and dimes for the actual lens...

[butterfly2937]

Yeah, I've posted some myself:)!

Not that you can't get some great shots but it can be challenging. Part of the problem for me is that most of the shooting I did with the lens was trekking along with a mono-pod as opposed to a tripod, and other times hand-held. Eventually I just figured that if I really needed 600mm I'd just have to save my nickels and dimes for the actual lens...

Well if I use a mono-pod or tripod when at 600mm like a friend of mine does with this lens if I am 1/2 as successful as what I have seen I will be happy. A 500mm and 600 mm are so hard to travel with.

[keith breazeal]

from the Reno Air Races last weekend...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/3943514372_0d4c25e163_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3586/3930148178_ae912657f2_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3949118904_8a1a8f8305_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3948333773_58139c7422_b.jpg

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2669/3948330673_74915b3699_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3505/3949123514_13721e66a3_b.jpg

[xcon85]

^^ wow, awesome shots! The second one is definitely my favorite. The plane is practically jumping off my screen.