Anyone have a Canon 300 F2.8 non IS lens

[weka2000]

I see there is one for sale it is the NON IS version. I was wondering what owners thought of this lens and its quality, it would be mounted on a 5D.

The guy is looking at $3100 NZD reserve

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Lenses/Canon/auction-65689805.htm

Thanks for any advice and if possible sample photos :lol:

[grego]

It's a great lens. On my 10D it had quick AF. And that was the 10D!!!!

Yes, I'm too lazy to find the file, because I think its on DVD right now, so that means extra work!!

But some photos when I got to test it out(not exactly the best post processed by my editors though.

3 images:
http://dailybruin.ucla.edu/news/articles.asp?id=35252
http://dailybruin.ucla.edu/news/articles.asp?id=35251
http://dailybruin.ucla.edu/news/articles.asp?id=35244

[weka2000]

Have you used any TC's with it?

[grego]

Have you used any TC's with it?

No i did not. Sorry.

[cmM]

I don't own it but I nearly bought one a couple years ago when I was in the market for a longer telephoto. Many regard this lens as sharper than the newer IS version. I've seen some outstanding images taken with it.

cmM

[weka2000]

How heavy is the 300mm. Ive tryed a Sigma 120-300 and own a Bigma
Could it be handheld or is a monopod at a minimum?