It's my birthday... [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

Claire

13th of April 2005 (Wed), 05:56

...and my parents put down an order for a Canon 70-300mm USM for me. Apparently mom did it ages ago, but the store here has to import it from US. She made them promise to send the 70-300mm III until they get the USM one. On Monday they hadn't received the non-USM one yet, but it's in the mail and my folks are going to Gothenburg now to see if it's here yet. :)

Yaaay for parents. :D

So, if I understand correctly, the only difference between the USM and non-USM is that the USM is quieter and a bit faster focus? Does it focus internally or not?

Hm, now I better get a new bag while in US. I should pick that up while buying the 50mm f/1.8 when I go there in a two weeks. ;)

/Claire

Fills

13th of April 2005 (Wed), 06:05

Happy B-Day Claire... I don't have that lens so I'll let someone else answer for you.... best wishes!

Maureen Souza

13th of April 2005 (Wed), 06:18

Happy Birthday Claire!!! I have the 75-300/4-5.6 IS USM and it does a pretty good job if you don't need it to fast focus. Scenery, landscapes, still life all do just fine with it. Enjoy!

Jon

13th of April 2005 (Wed), 13:13

Many Happy Returns of theday!
Is that the 70-300 DO or the 75-300 III USM? I don't think there's a non-IS 70-300. As Maureen says, the 75-300 IS does pretty good although the speed (focussing or aperture) won't blow you away.

marie

13th of April 2005 (Wed), 14:37

Wishing you a very very happy birthday Claire

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GyRob

13th of April 2005 (Wed), 14:42

Happy birthday may your f8,s @ 250th be just how you want them :)

cfcRebel

13th of April 2005 (Wed), 14:49

What a lucky daughter.:) Happy birthday to you!

Mills

13th of April 2005 (Wed), 14:54

Happy Birthday!

Tom W

13th of April 2005 (Wed), 14:56

Happy Birthday, Claire! :D :D :D

KevC

13th of April 2005 (Wed), 15:24

Happy birthday!

markubig

13th of April 2005 (Wed), 15:42

Maaaannnn . . . all i got was a shirt . . . http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_sad.gifhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_sad.gifhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CLAIRE!!!!

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O/confusion

13th of April 2005 (Wed), 15:58

Just noticed this in time to get in a quick "Happy Birthday" to you before it's tomorrow in Europe!

All the best--and enjoy the new lens.

Terry

Jesper

14th of April 2005 (Thu), 01:16

Happy birthday !!!! :D :D :D

You probably mean the 75-300. Canon also has a 70-300 DO IS USM, but it's a very expensive lens. The page from Canon explains the different Canon lens technologies: http://www.usa.canon.com/html/eflenses/technology/index.html

Click on "Ultrasonic" for a description of USM.

IndyJeff

14th of April 2005 (Thu), 01:41

Yes, a most happy birthday Claire :D

p.s.I don't do the emoticons, in fact this is my 3rd one. I know not much of a present but your the first to get one out of me for their birthday!!!!

Claire

14th of April 2005 (Thu), 04:01

Yeah, I meant 75-300 III USM. Was really tired yesterday when I posted, so got it all wrong. My parents picked up the 75-300 III yesterday so I tried it in the afternoon. It´s heavy! I´m not used to that. Still, it´ll be nice to have this one for nature, landscape, animal and candid people shots in summer. :)

Redbird_xo

16th of April 2005 (Sat), 21:48

You've probably found out by using it that the 75-300mm doesn't focus internally. The front group rotates and extends when it focuses. Circular polarizer won't be a good idea with this lens. Just a reminder, bright light or tripod WILL BE needed for this lens to work to its potential. Last but not the least, happy belated birthday!

CyberDyneSystems

16th of April 2005 (Sat), 23:46

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exposingmyself

17th of April 2005 (Sun), 00:38

!!!FELIZ CUMPLEANO!!!
And LOOK all the smileys came to your party!
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weemannie

17th of April 2005 (Sun), 01:56

Happy birthday Claire :) :) :) :)

PS If your parents want a new son let me know!! :D

Carzee

17th of April 2005 (Sun), 02:12

HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

ps - Post your first shots with the lens!