help needed! EF 100-300 f5.6 non L!!

[repa]

first of all i'd like to say sorry about my english, but i'm a hungarian :P

I'd like to buy a Canon EF 100-300 f5.6 non L version for $100.. :} What do you think about that lens? I dont know what to do, because I dont know what's the difference between the two lens.. I know, the L version is much more expensive, and they're slow :-) But can I buy the non L one? What about the image quality? :-) I'dont wanna to take pictures for the NGC, so I cant pay $1000s for a little sharpness, but please tell me if it's a crap :-) In my opinion crap = ef-s 18-55 kit obj:P

new idea! is it better to buy a sigma 55-200 DC ? :-)

additional information: i'd like to use it on a eos350d/digitalrebelxt

repa

[Rhinotherunt]

Is this the lens? http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=150&modelid=7339
You basically get what you pay for... Some really like this lens...

[fatdeeman]

I think he means this kind:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Canon-Zoom-Lens-EF-100-300mm-1-5-6-No-reserve_W0QQitemZ190020511100QQihZ009QQcategoryZ30 070QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


I've never used one but I do have the old push pull 70-210 f/4 which I bought just after I got my 350d as a starter lens but I still use it now, it was surprisingly sharp. The build is ok but the focus motor sounds like a nest full of pissed off killer bees.

I have no idea what the 100-300 non l is like but if it's anything like the 70-210 it will be fairly good, especially for the money.

[repa]

nope, this is the very old non USM version of this lens.

http://www.vatera.hu/item/view/real.php?cod=11232788

Here's a link, a hope you see it :-)

[Rhinotherunt]

I think he means this kind:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Canon-Zoom-Lens-EF-100-300mm-1-5-6-No-reserve_W0QQitemZ190020511100QQihZ009QQcategoryZ30 070QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Ah, got ya...


The build is ok but the focus motor sounds like a nest full of pissed off killer bees.
Too FUNNY!

[4x4rock]

The 100-300 USM f4.5-5.6 is better. I have one forsale in the B&S forum :)

[repa]

>> I've never used one but I do have the old push pull 70-210 f/4 which I bought


sounds great, and is it a non L version too?:-)

[repa]

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/eos/EF-lenses/EF100300mmf56L/index.htm

here are some information about these lens :-)

[fatdeeman]

>> I've never used one but I do have the old push pull 70-210 f/4 which I bought


sounds great, and is it a non L version too?:-)

Yep it's the non l version, but it's not that bad really, it was a lot better than the other "starter" zoom I bought at the time, the 75-300mm III

I only paid £55 for it second hand but I sold that thing within a few months on ebay £136!

That's the only plus point I had to owning the 75-300 lol

[Andy_T]

Be aware that it is quite an old lens, so if you have any problems with it, you might find it difficult to get it repaired.

There are new lenses with a very good reputation like the Sigma 70-300 APO (http://www.digital-versand.de/start.php?d_OB1033C_Sigma_Objektiv_70_300mm_F4_0_5 _6_DG_APO_f__Canon.php) or Tamron 70-300 that are available for around 200 EUR - new with a warranty. There is also the cheaper Sigma 70-300 DL that is not as good but even cheaper.

You might check www.preistrend.de for the best prices in Germany.

Best regards,
Andy

[repa]

thank you :-) I bought the lens yesterday, and i'm totally statisfied with it. It's really sharp, and not that slow :-)

Here are some sample pictures:
http://www.carottagalleria.com/web/obj1.jpg

http://www.carottagalleria.com/web/obj2.jpg

http://www.carottagalleria.com/web/obj3.jpg

[Andy_T]

Hi Repa,

these look good :D

Another proof that a skilled photographer can get good images if he knows how to use his stuff (stop down & use sufficient shutter speed).

Best regards,
Andy

[Panza]

I had the 100-300 f/4.5~5.6 but I sold it after I got my 70-200.
The build quality is good and the AF is good, but you need a lot of light to get the best from this lens.
I was constantly having problems with it beeing too slow (this was back when I was using film so things might be a little better now because of high ISO performance of DSLRs).

My point is: Don't buy this lens and think you can take good pictures of indoor sports or on dark overcast days.