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wiselion
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 07:38
So how difficult is it to get one of these old model 300mm F/4 w/o the Image Stabilization? Seems like you can't find them anywhere. I would like to add it to my arsenal eventually. All suggestions will be appreciated. Also, what would be a good price for one used?

Mike
wiselion
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 17:02
Also, do you think their really is an optical quality differance between the old model and the newer IS.
merrrrjig
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 17:54
I rented one and it was a very nice lens! I saw some on ebay for $600 USED
timmyquest
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 18:07
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7504381553&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Rats!
pcasciola
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 18:16
I've seen some say the non-IS model is a hair sharper than the newer IS version, but from what I've seen it's nowhere near worth the loss of IS, in my opinion.

Anyway, KEH often has the non IS model. They don't right now, but here's the link to check:

http://www.keh.com/shop/product.cfm?bid=CE&cid=06&sid=newused&crid=10457023

I also see them on Fred Miranda's buy/sell forum from time to time;

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/board/10
wiselion
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 18:23
Thanks guys. Ebay has one on auction now, but I'm not much of an ebay guy.I think the bid is at $460. It has 9 days to go though....
timmyquest
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 18:26
Wiselion, there is a guy on FM who is selling one...i'll get his info if your not a member over there
cmM
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 19:31
i'm really bewildered now... I know this lens is great, but why would you choose this over the IS version.

I need to make a decision quick, I need to buy some longer glass as well. Back to the confused stage...
timmyquest
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 20:06
i'm really bewildered now... I know this lens is great, but why would you choose this over the IS version.

I need to make a decision quick, I need to buy some longer glass as well. Back to the confused stage...

Because it's about $300 cheaper
NovusPhoto
27th of February 2010 (Sat), 02:16
I have one... I just can't get rid of it so I can finance an upgrade. Lol
Methodical
27th of February 2010 (Sat), 02:21
Just an FYI. This thread is 5 yrs old

I have one... I just can't get rid of it so I can finance an upgrade. Lol
NovusPhoto
27th of February 2010 (Sat), 02:27
Yeah. I know. *shrug* When you do a search on a keyword, do you ever look at the date before replying to it? ;)
Methodical
27th of February 2010 (Sat), 03:15
Yeah I think we all have done it at some point