Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

[squarelogo]

Focus issues. Impossible to get a shot in focus above 200mm, manual or AF.

I didn't get a detailed report from Canon, just a confirmation that they did find something wrong with the lens and repaired it.

[Inspeqtor]

Focus issues. Impossible to get a shot in focus above 200mm, manual or AF.

I didn't get a detailed report from Canon, just a confirmation that they did find something wrong with the lens and repaired it.

You could call them to get detailed information of what they did to your lens.

[joosay]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2476/3772545979_5b5421fe29.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3467/3772798264_f90c00a5fa.jpg

[squarelogo]

Shot at 300mm hand held with Rebel XT (& 100% crop).

[DreDaze]

@300mm 5.6 1/800 ISO 200
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2496/3780087732_e91eb93b0d_b.jpg

@300mm 5.6 1/250 ISO 200
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3518/3780088854_866b8b7669_b.jpg

more here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8389125#post8389125

[joosay]

1/40 f/4.5 130mm
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3790074424_a513c0e074.jpg

1/40 f/5.6 275mm
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/3789269541_c537dc6574.jpg

[joosay]

Just curious but do you fellow 70-300mm owners hear some sound from this lens or is it just me?

[funhouse69]

Just curious but do you fellow 70-300mm owners hear some sound from this lens or is it just me?

What kind of noise are you talking about?

With my copy I can hear when it focuses but it is not very noticeable and you can sort of hear the IS when it kicks in but again it is something you really need to be looking for. I find that my 70-200 f/2.8L IS is WAY More noisy especially in the IS department.

[deci]

I tend to hear the IS, but maybe that's because it's my only IS lens?

[w7cma]

On mine I hear sort of a scraping sound when I zoom in toward the 200 to 300mm anyone else have this?

[deci]

No.............. Mine tends to be a bit stiff at the low end, but that's all :confused:

[joosay]

Well I had the kit lens with IS and I didn't hear the same sound that I hear with this lens. It is kind of hard to describe the sound it makes but I'll listen closer again the next chance I get.

[deci]

Maybe that the IS sounds louder because it's moving heavier glass? Maybe I don't know what the hell I'm talking about ;)

[sparksdjs]

Had to shoot this through worn viewing glass. I was going to toss it but I ended up liking something about the final effect (I think).

http://jjd.pbase.com/image/115740847/original.jpg

Dave

[DreDaze]

^^i don't know if the glass is what caused that...i think you gotta get that shutter speed up higher than 1/20 @ 300mm...the IS isn't that good

[sparksdjs]

^^i don't know if the glass is what caused that...i think you gotta get that shutter speed up higher than 1/20 @ 300mm...the IS isn't that good

ouch! I swear every time I looked at that I saw 1/200, not 1/20. I need to delete and bury that post. :o

[draw4u]

WOW!! This thread is great and it confirms that I made the right choice for buying a 70-300mm IS lens today to use at my daughter's soccer games! This is great and I can't wait to get to some games to shoot with it!

[johngpt]

WOW!! This thread is great and it confirms that I made the right choice for buying a 70-300mm IS lens today to use at my daughter's soccer games! This is great and I can't wait to get to some games to shoot with it!

I also used this lens for my son's soccer. It worked very well. Because the barrel extends during focusing, it required some time to become accustomed. I found that if I pulled the camera firmly into my forehead, my aim and focus improved. This is similar to steadying your handgun in a two hand grip by pulling with one hand and pushing with the other. I eventually went with the 70-200 f/2.8 because of the frequent night games once he made varsity. But I miss the extra reach of the 70-300. I still have this lens, and when weight is a factor, it'll accompany me rather than the 70-200.

[joosay]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3812990079_b7a6065f1a.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2556/3813018591_7ee1c67664.jpg



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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3813779324_78a315f251.jpg

[johngpt]

joosay, nice photos. Have you considered putting a few lines of space between each so that each can be viewed more easily?

[joosay]

how about now? :)

[johngpt]

DYN-O-MITE!!!!

[draw4u]

A few that I took with my 40d using the 70-300mm IS

[draw4u]

A couple more......

[Balb0wa]

Some from Bakewell show 6 Aug, 40D , 70-300 IS

http://premium1.uploadit.org/bobbyboyuk//DPP_0001.JPG

http://premium1.uploadit.org/bobbyboyuk//DPP_0002.JPG

http://premium1.uploadit.org/bobbyboyuk//DPP_0003.JPG

http://premium1.uploadit.org/bobbyboyuk//DPP_0004.JPG

http://premium1.uploadit.org/bobbyboyuk//DPP_0005.JPG

[Balb0wa]

http://premium1.uploadit.org/bobbyboyuk//DPP_0006.JPG

http://premium1.uploadit.org/bobbyboyuk//DPP_0007.JPG

http://premium1.uploadit.org/bobbyboyuk//DPP_0008.JPG

http://premium1.uploadit.org/bobbyboyuk//DPP_0009.JPG

http://premium1.uploadit.org/bobbyboyuk//DPP_0010.JPG

http://premium1.uploadit.org/bobbyboyuk//DPP_0011.JPG

http://premium1.uploadit.org/bobbyboyuk//DPP_0012.JPG

[johngpt]

Wonderful shots Balb0wa!

[draw4u]

Balb0wa - NICE PICS!! I will be glad when I get my 40d and lenses firgured out enough that I can produce pictures with this quality! I also need to learn photoshop so I can make some of mine sharper! Great shots!

[Balb0wa]

Thanks guys :)

[joosay]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3828186845_b8eafd0989_b.jpg

[johngpt]

Fun shot. For some reason, now I'm thirsty! :)

[joosay]

That was at a wedding reception...open bar all night! :D

[courseiam]

f/8 is the sweet spot (not sure how you even get to f/9).

I've been real pleased with my copy. Check out my flickr link if you want to see some pics. Unfortunately, after Christmas I'm going to send in into Canon for repair. Its suddenly become very soft at 300mm with some strange haloing especially with with anything white. I think something is out of alignment.


I've got the same problem with mine... it was only when i came here i realised how soft mine was!!

Anyway did you get yours sorted?

[joosay]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3835070588_b8a2a4b0f5.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/3835066052_dd2cc91e4f.jpg

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3834263597_445973f5d8.jpg

[bwell]

A few from the Berlin Zoo:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3819923098_f833c05718_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2552/3819923822_49bc409411_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/3819924244_3ef4aba74c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3819118457_a512e6c7a7_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2460/3819119785_5fff75d515_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/3819121191_5d9111e5c2_b.jpg

[joosay]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/3841622282_46c460eeb7_b.jpg

[Invertalon]

A few from the Cleveland Zoo today... Three pictures along with 100% crops. Lens was mounted on Rebel Xsi.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh280/invertalon/1.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh280/invertalon/1100crop.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh280/invertalon/2.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh280/invertalon/2100crop.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh280/invertalon/3.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh280/invertalon/3100crop.jpg

[B.Miller]

Some of mine:

http://bmillerphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p858326695-4.jpg
http://bmillerphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p916205681-4.jpg
http://bmillerphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p742621392-4.jpg
http://bmillerphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p747532605-4.jpg

[joosay]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3869529866_7628bf533b.jpg


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[Emergenic]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/3860474660_21e7c65e98.jpg

[gef]

Recent picture of a young piping plover...

http://static.zooomr.com/images/8142365_011a3d4bdf.jpg (http://static.zooomr.com/images/8142365_011a3d4bdf_b.jpg)

[johngpt]

Recent picture of a young piping plover...

http://static.zooomr.com/images/8142365_011a3d4bdf.jpg (http://static.zooomr.com/images/8142365_011a3d4bdf_b.jpg)
Lovely hint of a reflection in the sand, with such nice warm hues of the sand. Looks almost lavender or violet.

[Maffu]

Has anyone gone from a 70-200 F4 to this lens?
Whilst my current 70-200 is meant to be sharp, I don't see much wrong with the images in this thread. Some of joosay's pictures are superb.

[dave_bass5]

Has anyone gone from a 70-200 F4 to this lens?
Whilst my current 70-200 is meant to be sharp, I don't see much wrong with the images in this thread. Some of joosay's pictures are superb.

Yes i did and i dont regret it.
I had the 70-200 f/4 IS and its a fantastic lens but i felt i wasnt using it enough to justify keeping it. Plus i wanted something a bit longer than my 17-55IS.
I got a 24-105L (my second) but never really felt happy with it so i sold that and now have a 70-300IS and i am very impressed with it.
It does have its faults and im not going to say its as good as the 70-200 but i am using it more and have no really issues with it other than i wish it was a bit faster.

Not sure if ive already posted in this thread but here is one i took just after getting it.
http://davepearce.smugmug.com/photos/617743702_Wskqm-L-1.jpg

[Maffu]

Thanks for that, Dave.
I, too, like my 70-200, but don't seem to use it that much. My most recent use could have done with the IS and it being a bit longer. The images it does produce are very good, however I think I could achieve similar with this. Plus it's got another 100 on the end which would be ideal. And IS.

What are it's faults? I'm aware it's only the micro-USM, not the 70-200 motor. What else?

[dave_bass5]

Yeah, i felt it was silly to have £800 worth of lens sitting around and me not using it.
I also sometime avoided using it because it drew attention. Mainly when i was out with the kids over the park etc. My hang up i know.
I do like how much smaller the 70-300 is. Especially when its in my bag. I know they are both close when fully opened up under certain conditions but i find its a lot more convenient to pack in my camera bag.
And yes, the extra 100mm is very useful.

The faults i mention are slow or confused focusing. Only really when going from close to far. Ive missed a few shots as the lens has hunted. Not too common though.
IQ isnt fantastic at 300mm or just lower. But its still very good and certainly usable. Its really only at 100% that i can see how soft it is and even then its not too bad.
The 70-200 f/4 IS is one (or the) sharpest zooms in its range so its not fair to compare them at 100 IMHO.

If your ever in Central London you are welcome to come and try it.

[joosay]

Has anyone gone from a 70-200 F4 to this lens?
Whilst my current 70-200 is meant to be sharp, I don't see much wrong with the images in this thread. Some of joosay's pictures are superb.

Thank you!

I was thinking of the 70-200 F4 non-IS when I was in the market for a telephoto but I'm glad I chose to get the extra 100mm on the long end. I use the 300mm focal length A LOT!

I don't even know what to upgrade to...I guess maybe the 70-200 2.8 IS with 1.4 or 2x TC. But I really hate that the barrel is white!

Like Dave said, it's slow to hunt sometimes depending on the subject and the background and the distance.

[Maffu]

That's one thing that is a bit of a downer on the 70-200s - they aren't subtle! None of my friends are particularly into photography, and when I've got the white lens on my camera, I do get a bit of stick. I know what you mean re: the park. I regularly take my 70-200 when taking my GF's young nephew out for the day, but you can feel eyes on you when using it.

I think IS [is it a decent version?] and the extra 100 are benefits. It's just the IQ, if only a slight step, won't be as good as the 70-200. That of course could be down to technique, and me improving mine.

[stonyzmom]

I don't use this lens often enough. My 28-135 died and I have nothing in the middle between 10-22 and 100-400 except this lens. It's not really a great walk around lens, but it is a nice lens all the same.

http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp318/tstone333/_-5.jpg

[gef]

Lovely hint of a reflection in the sand, with such nice warm hues of the sand. Looks almost lavender or violet.

Thanks, it was taking later in the evening as the sun was starting to set.

[johngpt]

I've got both lenses, this and the 70-200 f/2.8 IS USM. I'd gotten the 70-200 for its low light capability, just as my younger son moved to varsity, and night games in the stadium. I find that the 70-200 is also faster to find focus in the quick action of sports. It's also easier as the focusing is internal. The 70-300 takes a bit of getting accustomed to the length changing during focusing. But, it is smaller and lighter, and fits in my kit bag along with the 40D, 60mm macro, and 17-55. So it's there when space is at a premium. I can't see getting rid of either lens now that I've got them.

[joosay]

One of my pictures for my intro. to dig. photog. class. My assignment is to take a paparazzi-style picture of someone who isn't famous so I asked my friend to help me. I had her wear a trucker hat and big sunglasses to mimic some celebrities who wear similar accessories to hide their identity. I chose the location of Starbucks because it fits her look and I'm sure many young celebrities are very fond of that place. I also got behind the green fence to emphasis that I am avoiding detection or being too close to her personal space and my distance away from the subject.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/3920798017_0a797f49a2_b.jpg

[w7cma]

I've got both lenses, this and the 70-200 f/2.8 IS USM. I'd gotten the 70-200 for its low light capability, just as my younger son moved to varsity, and night games in the stadium. I find that the 70-200 is also faster to find focus in the quick action of sports. It's also easier as the focusing is internal. The 70-300 takes a bit of getting accustomed to the length changing during focusing. But, it is smaller and lighter, and fits in my kit bag along with the 40D, 60mm macro, and 17-55. So it's there when space is at a premium. I can't see getting rid of either lens now that I've got them.

How about a shot of the same subject with both lens wide open full zoom same camera on a tripod and right out of the camera no PP, I would love to see a comparison like this to see if upgrading to the f/4L IS is worth it.

[DreDaze]

How about a shot of the same subject with both lens wide open full zoom same camera on a tripod and right out of the camera no PP, I would love to see a comparison like this to see if upgrading to the f/4L IS is worth it.

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/73v72f4is

[w7cma]

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/73v72f4is

Thanks, had not seen that before, I think my mind is made up.

[Inspeqtor]

Here are 2 shots I did Sunday night of the sunset at Warren Dunes State park on Lake Michigan

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[Ronpfid]

This thread has been very helpful! I've been going back and forth like so many on here between the 70-200 F4L and the 70-300 IS. I went to the link someone posted way back there comparing the two lenses on those charts for sharpness. While looking at it, I had a thought that I didn't see posted here (but might have missed, there is a lot of info. in these threads!) and the thought is this...

Everyone compares the 70-200 & 70-300 both at full zoom. ie 200 L glass to full zoom 300 on the 70-300. So instead, I compared the 70-300 @ 200mm and F5.

My thoughts are, if a person had the 70-200, 200 is max, if they had the 70-300, to be fair it should be compared at 200 F5. On the chart the L's sharpness and contrast is still superior, but not as much so. Plus, the 300 is now at F5 so the 'focal speed gain' is less also. But if you do have the 70-300 you still have the option of zooming all the way to 300 if you want, where with the 70-200 obviously you can't.

I'm thinking that looking at it this way, the biggest gain of the 70-200 L is then focus speed. comparison at 200 (http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=358&Camera=9&Sample=0&FLIComp=4&APIComp=0&LensComp=404&CameraComp=9&SampleComp=0&FLI=4&API=0)

... now this makes my decision even harder lol, from all those samples and what you guys have been saying, I'm thinking it's like this..
(edit my numbers to correct me since I don't have either but am just trying to illustrate)

attribute-----------70-200------70-300
Sharpness-----------9.5-----------8.5
Focus speed---------9.5------------7 ?
Versatility-------------7-------------9
Handholding-----------7-------------9

Those numbers are just how it looks to me after reading all you guys' great info. But basically, it looks almost a toss up when all things are considered.
Ugh! :D

Thoughts?

[ettlz]

Just got one of these, and I'm just learning how to get the best out of it. But so far, I'm impressed: at the 70mm end, its sharpness compares favourably with the 50mm f/1.4 even wide open (if you overlook the fringing). Here's a 100% crop at 300mm, f/8:

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/8757/img8654a.jpg

One question: With the lens turned off, is it normal for there to be a soft thud as it's tilted about the vertical?

[johngpt]

Now that you mention it, I've noticed it with mine also.

[SSLooselips]

Hi... this is my first post so please go easy!

For those that bought off Craigslist do you mind telling me what you paid? I saw one for $350.

I have a friend who has this lens and is open to selling it (strapped for cash - too much credit card use!) and he said I can make him an offer. He bought it in 2007. Just wondering what is reasonable?

[DreDaze]

Hi... this is my first post so please go easy!

For those that bought off Craigslist do you mind telling me what you paid? I saw one for $350.

I have a friend who has this lens and is open to selling it (strapped for cash - too much credit card use!) and he said I can make him an offer. He bought it in 2007. Just wondering what is reasonable?

after looking at craigslist/buy sell forum here/ebay...it looks to go for about 400-450 used...if you can get it for 350 that's a pretty nice deal...if i was buying it off of a friend i'd offer $425

[SSLooselips]

after looking at craigslist/buy sell forum here/ebay...it looks to go for about 400-450 used...if you can get it for 350 that's a pretty nice deal...if i was buying it off of a friend i'd offer $425

Thank you! I want to be fair so I really appreciate the input.

[Neilyb]

Just been going through Africa 2006, re-edited some shots.

http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/654183427_zY2VH-O.jpg

+1.4TC
http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/655185085_yc2eT-O.jpg

http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/654943864_DYiKN-O.jpg

+TC
http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/656307594_dkHqt-O.jpg


+TC
http://neilburton.smugmug.com/photos/656334760_avrW6-O.jpg

[dave_bass5]

Great shots Neil. Very nice.

[butterfly2937]

Just been going through Africa 2006, re-edited some shots.

Great shots! Was this before the 300mm f2.8 IS came into your life?LOL

[Neilyb]

Thankfully yes (MFD would have lost me the firt lion shots) 3 years before....and 2 years before the 100-400... ;)

[joosay]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3450/3933151362_b0d9181908.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3933149684_a3ebca4fed_b.jpg

[mackguyver]

http://www.iandigital.com/photos/649992716_Ns8xK-XL.jpg
Peacock

http://www.iandigital.com/photos/649975684_xVYcp-XL.jpg
Anhinga

http://www.iandigital.com/photos/648986725_3rmP8-XL-1.jpg
Snowy Egret

[mackguyver]

Here are a one more from Gatorland in Orlando:

http://www.iandigital.com/photos/648986535_mgR8j-XL-1.jpg
"Gator Skiing"

and some shots from the lake around the corner from my house - one of my first outings with this lens (both are crops as 300mm wasn't quite enough):

http://www.iandigital.com/photos/486580210_uYLLn-XL-3.jpg

and a really tight crop of this one (needed a 600mm I guess!):
http://www.iandigital.com/photos/486580178_qKrpJ-XL-3.jpg

[HyperYagami]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3949872930_0c428d3918_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3949872742_b39d4f1d85_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3949093105_e1235ab9a3_b.jpg

pretty good for an inexpensive ultrazoom.

[johngpt]

HyperYagami, these are marvelous!

[CRich917]

Ok everyone I need some help. I am in the process of buying a telephoto lens and came across this one with the stunning images you guys are posting. I need something that is simple to use because my wife is a point and shoot type photographer(In the process of showing her a few things). Also something that is lightweight. I am trying to decide between the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM and the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS. Is there any other lens I should look at? Also are any of these good for portraits outside? Just wondering we just had a little girl and I am addicted to taking pictures of her. I want to add the "Nifty Fifty" just because so many people love it for the price. Thanks to anyone that replys.

Chris

[funhouse69]

Ok everyone I need some help. I am in the process of buying a telephoto lens and came across this one with the stunning images you guys are posting. I need something that is simple to use because my wife is a point and shoot type photographer(In the process of showing her a few things). Also something that is lightweight. I am trying to decide between the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM and the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS. Is there any other lens I should look at? Also are any of these good for portraits outside? Just wondering we just had a little girl and I am addicted to taking pictures of her. I want to add the "Nifty Fifty" just because so many people love it for the price. Thanks to anyone that replys.

Chris


Chris - Couple of things - You didn't mention a budget or what else you might be using this for other than potential portraits of the new addition to the family.

First of all for the money this is an awesome lens, actually at any price the quality of images that you get from this lens compares to much more expensive "L" lenses. I will say that this is NOT a low light lens, when you get to the far end you can experience focus hunting more than just about any lens I've had so far.

Personally I don't think you will be disappointed with this lens and the reach of it.

As for other lenses - If you don't need the far end of this you might also want to check out the 70-200 either f/4L with or without IS this would still fit in the relatively light weight range and it might be a tad sharper at the long end.

[Inspeqtor]

Ok everyone I need some help. I am in the process of buying a telephoto lens and came across this one with the stunning images you guys are posting. I need something that is simple to use because my wife is a point and shoot type photographer(In the process of showing her a few things). Also something that is lightweight. I am trying to decide between the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM and the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS. Is there any other lens I should look at? Also are any of these good for portraits outside? Just wondering we just had a little girl and I am addicted to taking pictures of her. I want to add the "Nifty Fifty" just because so many people love it for the price. Thanks to anyone that replys.

Chris

Chris,

I also own the XSi camera as you do, and I own the 70-300 IS USM. I love this lens! I have gotten some amazing images from it. The 55-250 is also a very good lens, and it would not be quite as heavy as the 70-300 is.
Perhaps you could rent the lenses and try them out either locally or on-line.

[CRich917]

Chris,

I also own the XSi camera as you do, and I own the 70-300 IS USM. I love this lens! I have gotten some amazing images from it. The 55-250 is also a very good lens, and it would not be quite as heavy as the 70-300 is.
Perhaps you could rent the lenses and try them out either locally or on-line.


Thanks everyone for the reply. I think I am going to go with the 70-300 just because I will be using this lens outside first of all and I really like all the reviews. Im not sure about the 55-250 because I hear it feels cheap and non dependable. We will see but I will keep you posted and will post shots if I do get it.

Thanks everyonw

[dave_bass5]

Thanks everyone for the reply. I think I am going to go with the 70-300 just because I will be using this lens outside first of all and I really like all the reviews. Im not sure about the 55-250 because I hear it feels cheap and non dependable. We will see but I will keep you posted and will post shots if I do get it.

Thanks everyonw

Good choice, you wont be disappointed. Dont forget to get a hood. Best place is ebay IMHO as they are a bit cheaper.

Look forward to seeing some shots with it.

[johngpt]

ebay is definitely the place from which to get hoods. The Hong Kong/Chinese knock-offs have been perfectly adequate. I've not yet been disappointed.

[joosay]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/3984037060_6c9670403b_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2549/3983289515_b65d189c87_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/3983292319_3af6a398d0_b.jpg

[dave_bass5]

ebay is definitely the place from which to get hoods. The Hong Kong/Chinese knock-offs have been perfectly adequate. I've not yet been disappointed.

Same here. Ive got all my non canon supplied hoods from ebay.

[joosay]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3991250505_75dc361104_b.jpg

[Immaculens]

Hi Gang,
I've been contemplating either this lens or the 55-250 as my next zoom.

I have observed through this thread - and I am up to post #221 (page 23 for me), that of those who list their gear & who we assume had this lens (up to Feb. 2008 so far) - only perhaps 40% of those appear to 'still' have it, or even less. (not a scientific observation!)

I've also noticed that of those who no longer list the 70-300mm in their gear - the vast majority of them do have a 70-200mm L.

I will not be getting the L immediately, but inevitably.

A good and interesting review of the 70-300 is here, which is old news but surely not everyone has seen it:
http://photozone.de/canon-eos/200-canon-ef-70-300mm-f4-56-usm-is-test-report--review

Interesting it is referred to essentially as a hidden L lens in a mediocre body

[johngpt]

I've still got both. When I can't carry the EF 70-200 f/2.8 L IS USM, I carry this one. This one is in my kit almost all the time due to its smaller size and weight, but I use the 70-200 more frequently. I carry this one with me because I'd hate to not have the length if I need it, and it's a darn good runner-up!

[funhouse69]

I don't know if you made it to my postings or not but I also still have both and intended on selling it when I got my 100-400mm but haven't been able to part with it.

I've achieved some amazing results with this lens and I bought it used off Craig's List a few years ago. It is an awesome lens that has impressed me since the day I got it.

[joosay]

Hi Gang,
I've been contemplating either this lens or the 55-250 as my next zoom.

I have observed through this thread - and I am up to post #221 (page 23 for me), that of those who list their gear & who we assume had this lens (up to Feb. 2008 so far) - only perhaps 40% of those appear to 'still' have it, or even less. (not a scientific observation!)

I've also noticed that of those who no longer list the 70-300mm in their gear - the vast majority of them do have a 70-200mm L.

I will not be getting the L immediately, but inevitably.

A good and interesting review of the 70-300 is here, which is old news but surely not everyone has seen it:
http://photozone.de/canon-eos/200-canon-ef-70-300mm-f4-56-usm-is-test-report--review

Interesting it is referred to essentially as a hidden L lens in a mediocre body


I sold mine mainly because of $$ issues. I wanted to have a UWA but had to sell my 70-300mm to get it.

[phreeky]

A few recent photos

http://www.clubpoint.net/bluebird/.tsv%20airshow/IMG_7720_800w.JPG
http://www.clubpoint.net/bluebird/.tsv%20airshow/IMG_7655_800w.JPG
http://www.clubpoint.net/bluebird/.tsv%20airshow/IMG_8804_800w.JPG

A nice, lightweight lens to take to airshows on a crop body. Got enough reach, and IS can help with prop/rotor blur.

[ettlz]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/4001000814_2d4e9fc562.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ettlz/4001000814/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2516/4000235855_9792588a9a.jpg (="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ettlz/4000235855/")

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3970042648_ebe20e89df.jpg (="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ettlz/3970042648/")

[johngpt]

A few recent photos

http://www.clubpoint.net/bluebird/.tsv%20airshow/IMG_7720_800w.JPG
http://www.clubpoint.net/bluebird/.tsv%20airshow/IMG_7655_800w.JPG
http://www.clubpoint.net/bluebird/.tsv%20airshow/IMG_8804_800w.JPG

A nice, lightweight lens to take to airshows on a crop body. Got enough reach, and IS can help with prop/rotor blur.

Gotta love that RAAF roundel!

[switch15foot]

Both of these were taken with a 50D. Both are ISO 1600, 300mm, f/6.3, 1/400 sec.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j157/screxer/IMG_0442.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j157/screxer/IMG_0610.jpg

Did you have any issues with bringing the camera into the rink? Great pics by the way!

[grandadraymond]

And my contribution
http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Portrait_of_a_Deer.jpg

http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Horses___.jpg

http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Glasson_Dock__.jpg

http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Berries.jpg

[johngpt]

http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Berries.jpg
Too funny, but a friend in Germany just posted at another forum, berries just like these! Of course, world traveler that she is, they could have been shot anywhere. Lovely images grandadraymond. :)

[Tom H. Photography]

I had this one for about six months. Love the range and compactness but it's just not sharp enough for me. At 300mm it's just too soft. It also front focussed quite a lot. I sent it to Canon but it came back the same as before...

A duck shot to send it off with some good luck to it's next owner.

http://tomhenderix.smugmug.com/photos/681476985_DKSqV-L.jpg

[johngpt]

As I'd written earlier, I still have this lens and the 70-200 f/2.8. While I use the 70-200 more frequently, I still like this lens lots.

I had the opportunity to use it at the end of September. Just now having the time to get to those shots.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2778/4051111759_9fc646e43c_o.jpg

[DreDaze]

here's a few shots from the weekend: first 3 are pretty big crops(i always want more reach)...probably the closest shots i've gotten of my arch nemesis the kestrel...3rd shot is either a coopers hawk or sharp shinned...leaning towards coopers...final is a red-winged blackbird

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4092234506_91661eafb0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/algregoire/4092234506/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4091472597_1d44c65198_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/algregoire/4091472597/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/4092245028_6154f56592_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/algregoire/4092245028/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4092230560_083404caf7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/algregoire/4092230560/)

the details should be on my flickr page if you click the photos

[johngpt]

You really know this lens, and can create such great images with it!

[johngpt]

Something a bit more whimsical...



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/4051379177_7ba1cb16e0_o.jpg

[courseiam]

Has anyone tried using a Sigma or Kenko 1.4x or 2x extender with lens? If so what's the image quality like?

[MackDaddy1962]

One from a night shoot series I did last Sunday:

http://images53.fotki.com/v431/photos/2/17642/8145758/IMG_3779-vi.jpg

And to give you perspective from where I was shooting from:

http://images53.fotki.com/v426/photos/2/17642/8145758/IMG_3758-vi.jpg

[courseiam]

Looks pretty good! Which extender was you using and would you recommend one for this lens?

[MackDaddy1962]

Believe it or not, I didn't use a Tele extender. The 2nd shot was taken with a Tokina 12-24mm f/4, so it's WIDE.

I'm planning on buying a Kenko Pro 300 DG 1.4x to use with this lens, seems to be the holy grail.

Edit:

EXIF data for shot one is:

FL 225mm
f/8
1.3 sec
ISO 100

[DreDaze]

Has anyone tried using a Sigma or Kenko 1.4x or 2x extender with lens? If so what's the image quality like?


i use a 1.4X kenko sometimes...AF becomes interesting...center point maxed out at 300mm will hunt over and over again...if you back it off it's ok...using other points at 300mm though will work better than just center point only

a 2X will cost you all AF, so i've never bothered, if you search thru here you might be able to find some more info on the 1.4X kenko

[johngpt]

From this morning. Cold, windy. Caught her relaxing. Hope her husband didn't see me...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/4105947825_64f49a2977_o.jpg

[amyandmark3]

Sequence taken with 5D2 and Kenko 1.4x TC attached to the 70-300IS:

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p857085216-5.jpg

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p920913899-5.jpg

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p765866282-5.jpg

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p765036918-5.jpg

[Immaculens]

wow - Marvellous series! and just what I needed to see - I'm likely getting this lens in 2 days


Sequence taken with 5D2 and Kenko 1.4x TC attached to the 70-300IS:

http://MarkOwens.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p765036918-5.jpg

[Immaculens]

bought a used one this morning - will see what I can do with it!

Later: Just took it out to the lake - I really like 70mm being a default(!), coming from the kit 18-55mm. Cool lens - AF is quick enough for me, have yet to see pics on my pc regarding sharpness at different focal lengths and apertures. Will be paying for this past Christmas so this is both a birthday & Christmas gift to myself. Hopefully my 3 lenses will do me adequately for at least a yr....

[TheMaggedy]

Some dog park shots this weekend

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/4125775119_26c023531d_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/4125779675_26705602c6_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2724/4125756383_c311c42da2_b.jpg

[Techuser]

Believe it or not, I didn't use a Tele extender. The 2nd shot was taken with a Tokina 12-24mm f/4, so it's WIDE.

I'm planning on buying a Kenko Pro 300 DG 1.4x to use with this lens, seems to be the holy grail.

Edit:

EXIF data for shot one is:

FL 225mm
f/8
1.3 sec
ISO 100
I got this lens this week and made a small review in another forum, for me the perfomance was great with the 1.4 TC if you dont mind having to manual focus it a lot of times

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/2434/img1141gx.jpg
wide open @300mm

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4237/img1141copy.jpg



http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/3980/img1137i.jpg
F8 @300mm

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/5342/img1137copy.jpg


the amount of approach the TC gives:
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/8076/img1124s.jpg


And the lens also works great with close-up filters...

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/4230/img1094p.jpg

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/1483/img1113kh.jpg

[MackDaddy1962]

Superb Techuser. Thanks so much for posting. the Macro work is stunning my friend!

[Immaculens]

So I'm walking for 50 minutes yesterday morning with my XSi & 70-300mm around my neck with the canon strap - and the pressure on a disk and muscles was such that it got progressively 'really bad' throughout the day and just phoned in that I'll miss work today...

Lesson learned: vary the position with a heavy camera/lens combo, put it on the shoulder, whatever. :mad::confused::rolleyes:;)

[Immaculens]

Lets see if this Sigma 17-70mm Stabilized would be a good complement to our 70-300mm...

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0912/09120402sigma1770OSHSM.asp

[hennie]

handheld at 1/6, 210mm

[GarryF]

Picture of the moon tonight

iso200, f/5.6, 1/400s
http://oregon.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Moon/MG0960/731748228_LFDxG-XL.jpg

[Immaculens]

Great moon shot - one of the crisper and craterous I've seen.

was it at 300mm and cropped, perhaps sharpened?

I've read that this lens is a little softer at 300mm so I shoot at what I figure is 280-290mm. In any case - great shots!

[GarryF]

Great moon shot - one of the crisper and craterous I've seen.

was it at 300mm and cropped, perhaps sharpened?

I've read that this lens is a little softer at 300mm so I shoot at what I figure is 280-290mm. In any case - great shots!

Yeah, 300mm and cropped, I added +48 to clarity slider and +36 to sharpening, was taken with a 7D so not sure if the 18mp is helping resolve a little bit more

[johngpt]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/4062984134_cba450f905_o.jpg

[sparksdjs]

I shot this one handheld from my front porch with the 40D --

1/500s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso200

http://www.pbase.com/sparksdjs/image/110197127/original.jpg

Dave

[Techuser]

I just posted some extreme macros with it on macro section

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2973/img1638vc.jpg (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=791117)

Digipanther, I have this lens for less than a month so I havent tested in the field yet, but I bought a new strap with it that should really help, those neoprene ones from op/tech, indeed helps with the weight

[Immaculens]

Digipanther, I have this lens for less than a month so I havent tested in the field yet, but I bought a new strap with it that should really help, those neoprene ones from op/tech, indeed helps with the weight

Thanks - I'm on my 2nd day off from work... not a good night's sleep... this is a long lesson!

[IanW]

Had first chance to play with my new lens (70-300mm IS USM) yesterday, between torrential rain! :cry:

Both taken with my aging and hopefully soon to be replaced, 20D.

1/100 f/8 @ 165mm
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4163550423_78dc255bd8_b.jpg

1/250 f/8 @ 300mm lots of crop
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4164310970_165a15396e_o.jpg

Unfortunately, as you can see on the buzzard shot, I do not have enough pixels for the crop needed given how far away the bird was. Also, I was using the wrong IS mode. :oops:

Ian.

[Kafn8td]

A little 70 - 300 Shroom.
http://mcdaniel-photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Cruise-2009/Cruise-2009-46-of-111/729372992_YMzZv-L.jpg

And Just Monkey-ing around.
http://mcdaniel-photos.smugmug.com/Travel/Cruise-2009/Cruise-2009-108-of-111/729380027_g4uWj-L.jpg

[Techuser]

With the close-up today

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/7581/img1833v.jpg

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/3636/img1843b.jpg

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/3391/img1850t.jpg

[grandadraymond]

Daytime Moon
http://www.raysimages.co.uk/albums/userpics/10003/Daytime_Moon.jpg

[Immaculens]

Daytime Moon

Oh man - that's great! Its like its just hanging in the atmosphere...

[Gnasher]

Local Air Show 2009.

Eurofighter Typhoon
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2477/3846532250_f12742e80d_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3849208335_ab49f4876c_b.jpg

Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/3843671442_010e1ce9f0_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3846435172_2d0968fdc2_b.jpg

Wing Walkers
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/3842850189_0043afea92_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/3856608733_2a73670e26_b.jpg

[amyandmark3]

+1, cool / unique moon Raymond.

[Techuser]

My first outing with it
the weather was bad... freaks me to see the extended barrel full of droplets, I'm afraid of the umidity it will bring to the inside when you turn it back to 70mm, was always cleaning it

http://i45.tinypic.com/166iplk.jpg
@300mm 1/200 5.60 ISO800

http://i47.tinypic.com/vq5svc.jpg
@260mm 1/200 5.60 ISO1600


http://i46.tinypic.com/29xds49.jpg
@300mm 1/200 5.60 ISO800

http://i49.tinypic.com/2mxkenp.jpg
@300mm 1/160 5.60 ISO400

http://i49.tinypic.com/207242v.jpg

[Immaculens]

sorry - are you saying you were using the lens in the rain?

Nice shots by the way. The first is due to water or what?

My first outing with it
the weather was bad... freaks me to see the extended barrel full of droplets, I'm afraid of the umidity it will bring to the inside when you turn it back to 70mm, was always cleaning it


@300mm 1/200 5.60 ISO800


@260mm 1/200 5.60 ISO1600



@300mm 1/200 5.60 ISO800


@300mm 1/160 5.60 ISO400

[Techuser]

Yes just light rain, the drops are visible in the first picture

two more from this outing
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/4189/img1944k.jpg

first (missed) try in flight, they flew the other way but I liked it anyway
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/318/img2085h.jpg

[Immaculens]

When did you get the 70-300? I quite like it, although I don't have another telezoom to compare with. Still have more shooting to do to test its sharpness at 300mm @ f/5.6 - its weakness I've read. But it gets sharper at 7.1 and smaller apparently. Did you sharpen yours in post processing?

Nice - I like them. Wish I had more exotic birds where I live...

Yes just light rain, the drops are visible in the first picture

two more from this outing


first (missed) try in flight, they flew the other way but I liked it anyway

[Techuser]

Have it for about two or three weeks
When I resize them I apply sharpening, but they already look good if you nail the focus, which I found to be kinda inconsistent at least at the conditions I shot

this is a unprocessed crop:
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/6627/img2028.jpg

I see you have the exact same gear as me, it behaves like the 50mm, sometimes the shots comes tack sharp even at 1.8, sometimes not.. maybe its an sideffect to the shallow dof

[Immaculens]

I see you have the exact same gear as me, it behaves like the 50mm, sometimes the shots comes tack sharp even at 1.8, sometimes not.. maybe its an sideffect to the shallow dof

There are a few of us out there - yes ;)
I've thought about making comment to a few people like you. Its helpful to see the posted photos to see its potential and also what its limitations are. All 3 on the XSi benefit from auto-focusing through the viewfinder versus Live View, especially when it counts.

The 50mm for me did not like AFing in various cases like landscapes but I did give it some low contrasty subjects though. I'll have to remember if I was mainly using Live View, which could answer my own issues...

Anyways - great details captured with your 70-300mm

[DreDaze]

There are a few of us out there - yes ;)
I've thought about making comment to a few people like you. Its helpful to see the posted photos to see its potential and also what its limitations are. All 3 on the XSi benefit from auto-focusing through the viewfinder versus Live View, especially when it counts.

The 50mm for me did not like AFing in various cases like landscapes but I did give it some low contrasty subjects though. I'll have to remember if I was mainly using Live View, which could answer my own issues...

Anyways - great details captured with your 70-300mm

you'll probably get better results using the viewfinder as opposed to live-view...

[johngpt]

With Live View, I have to manually focus no matter which lens, with my 40D. It might be different with the newer 50D or 7D. (I'd love to someday find out! :) )

[Inspeqtor]

With Live View, I have to manually focus no matter which lens, with my 40D. It might be different with the newer 50D or 7D. (I'd love to someday find out! :) )

I do not know if the 40D would be the same as the XSi, but in Live View on the XSi to focus you need to press and HOLD the * button until the box changes color from white to green. This is best done on a tripod.

[johngpt]

Thanks Charles, I see it's back to the manual for me!

[Inspeqtor]

John,

You are most welcome. I downloaded and looked at the 40D manual. On page 108 it talks about Liveview shooting. It says to change the focusing to MF. It gives the idea that autofocus is not possible.

Then I looked at the manual for the XSi and it says the same thing. If I remember correctly I learned about pressing the * button for autofocusing on the XSi on youtube.

Does the 40D have a * button? On the XSi is also the - (minus) zoom button. If the 40D has this button I would try it out. Be aware the focusing is much slower than using the shutter button. You will need to press and HOLD the * button.

[johngpt]

John,

You are most welcome. I downloaded and looked at the 40D manual. On page 108 it talks about Liveview shooting. It says to change the focusing to MF. It gives the idea that autofocus is not possible.

Then I looked at the manual for the XSi and it says the same thing. If I remember correctly I learned about pressing the * button for autofocusing on the XSi on youtube.

Does the 40D have a * button? On the XSi is also the - (minus) zoom button. If the 40D has this button I would try it out. Be aware the focusing is much slower than using the shutter button. You will need to press and HOLD the * button.
Just tried using the * button in Live View, with AF on. Pressing and holding didn't seem to do anything. Tried pressing and holding the * button along with partially depressing the shutter release button. Again nothing. The XSi is a more recently released body than the 40D if I remember correctly. Perhaps this is something incorporated in the newer bodies. Thank you for the information. It's always fun trying something new! :)

[johngpt]

And here's a recent one shot with this lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4190267731_0f2141758a_o.jpg

[amyandmark3]

Cool abstract image John.

Wish I used this lens more, but I don't, so it's for sale. Click "for sale" link in my signature if interested.

Thanks.

[johngpt]

I know what you mean about using this lens more. I'm loath to part with it. It's so light that I have it with me frequently for when I need its reach. But of all my lenses, it's the least used.

[DreDaze]

To focus with live view you need to enable it in a custom function I think. Hitting the AF-ON button will lift the mirror, then let the lens focus, and drop the mirror again. This is better than the contrast af of the xsi

[Immaculens]

To focus with live view you need to enable it in a custom function I think. Hitting the * button will lift the mirror, then let the lens focus, and drop the mirror again. This is better than the contrast af of the xsi

ah - same for XSi - needed to be enabled. Since the Rebels are entry level it made me think they purposely inconvenienced us having to use the * for autofocus. But if its the same for the 40D... perhaps not...

I have only had this 70-300mm lens for a few months and enjoy it. Walking around starting at 70mm is a different & welcome perspective than my other lenses.
Albeit, I carried the lens/XSi around my neck for 50 minutes a few wks ago and was off work for 3 days with neck & muscle issues. Light lens? Perhaps, but I'm going to be Very conscious of how long it rests on my neck. I'll hang it off my shoulders to change it up.

[johngpt]

ah - same for XSi - needed to be enabled. Since the Rebels are entry level it made me think they purposely inconvenienced us having to use the * for autofocus. But if its the same for the 40D... perhaps not...

I have only had this 70-300mm lens for a few months and enjoy it. Walking around starting at 70mm is a different & welcome perspective than my other lenses.
Albeit, I carried the lens/XSi around my neck for 50 minutes a few wks ago and was off work for 3 days with neck & muscle issues. Light lens? Perhaps, but I'm going to be Very conscious of how long it rests on my neck. I'll hang it off my shoulders to change it up.

When beginning my walking regimen after prostate cancer surgery this summer, I found that dropping the camera strap off the trapezius portion of the shoulder girdle to the deltoid, and bringing the other end of the strap around to the other deltoid dispersed the weight of camera and lens very well. I'd seen that technique used by aboriginal peoples on a programme on either Discovery or History channel. The technique takes the strain off the neck related tissues/structures. Thus my EF 70-200 f/2.8 IS USM lens became my favourite walk-about lens.

[Immaculens]

When beginning my walking regimen after prostate cancer surgery this summer, I found that dropping the camera strap off the trapezius portion of the shoulder girdle to the deltoid, and bringing the other end of the strap around to the other deltoid dispersed the weight of camera and lens very well. I'd seen that technique used by aboriginal peoples on a programme on either Discovery or History channel. The technique takes the strain off the neck related tissues/structures. Thus my EF 70-200 f/2.8 IS USM lens became my favourite walk-about lens.

I think I know muscleo-skeletal physiology pretty good but I'm trying to picture in my mind the position or technique you are explaining...
Perhaps a google search will help me :confused: ;)

[Kafn8td]

I think I know muscleo-skeletal physiology pretty good but I'm trying to picture in my mind the position or technique you are explaining...
Perhaps a google search will help me :confused: ;)

Or a pict would help.

[johngpt]

Please excuse the poor quality of everything involved with this rush job.

I probably should have used a different lens, but since this is the 70-300 thread, I used that lens. :)

The first shows the strap brought down over the right deltoid, taking stress off the trapezius and neck.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4196485118_0271e60427_o.jpg


The second shows the other strap brought down also, over the left deltoid. Or in this case, left arm slipped into the strap and strap brought up. If a person commonly carries with strap around neck, it'd be brought down to the deltoid. :)

This is the method I'd seen in the programme on Discovery/History, for carrying large bundles on the back. I figured it'd work for a camera in the front also.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4195730101_359cc8142e_o.jpg



Hope this illustrates what I was saying above.

[DreDaze]

^^ seems like it'd be hard to get a picture quickly with that set-up...

i dunno i just use a hand-strap

[johngpt]

^^ seems like it'd be hard to get a picture quickly with that set-up...

i dunno i just use a hand-strap
I agree. The idea wasn't to be able to shoot quickly carrying in this manner. This was simply to take strain off neck.

Currently, I don't use a strap like this, but use a Blackrapid RS strap.

[Kafn8td]

Thanks John, I was just going to ask if you had tried the Blackrapid strap. I forget the camera is there it's so comfortable.

[Techuser]

Shot with the 1.4x


http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6194/img2897r.jpg


http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5789/img2901rf.jpg


http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/9894/img2913edit.jpg

[w7cma]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/746150693_dsm7c-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/746472151_QmXkm-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/746147232_Rvq3m-XL.jpg