EF And IS ????

[rcarlson80]

Hi .
Look at Lenses for the Rebel XT Wondering what the difference is between Canon EF 75-300mm (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4687&item=7509473910&tc=photo)and Canon EF 75-300mm IS USM (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4687&item=7508293560&tc=photo)

Thanks
Ron

[mdr]

Price and IS (image stabilisation). If you consider these two lenses, include the 100-300mm USM in your options. It is superior in optics and auto focus, and should be your choice unless you require IS.

[jboyd]

Before you consider buying these on eBay check them out at B & H. The IS version at B & H costs the same as this auction, and given the choice I would buy from B & H if the prices are the same, or even if B & H is a few $$ higher. There is also a $15 rebate on this lens right now. It just kills me when I see a lens, or any quipment, sold on eBay for a higher price than you would pay for the same thing at B &H.

[FlyingPete]

Price and IS (image stabilisation). If you consider these two lenses, include the 100-300mm USM in your options. It is superior in optics and auto focus, and should be your choice unless you require IS.

I own the IS version, good in low light, however not a sharp lens after 200mm. I am planning to move it along, the 100-300USM and the 70-200 f4 are two options I am considering. Rumor has it a cropped image on the 70-200 at 200mm is better than an image on the 75-300 @ 300mm.

The other main difference is weight, the IS is bulkier and heavier.

[tim]

Sigma have a 70-300 which is pretty good too, no IS. I had it, it gave nice pictures, I returned it because the F4-F5.6 was too slow for what I needed.

[Rigby470]

Before you consider buying these on eBay check them out at B & H. The IS version at B & H costs the same as this auction, and given the choice I would buy from B & H if the prices are the same, or even if B & H is a few $$ higher. There is also a $15 rebate on this lens right now. It just kills me when I see a lens, or any quipment, sold on eBay for a higher price than you would pay for the same thing at B &H.

I totally agree! I shopped around a bit and was pleasantly surprised by B&H's prices! Much better than Wolf Camera! When I ordered the EF 28-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, there was over $100 difference in price! And that is on a $400 lense!

[Tdragone]

I absolutely agree with Pete!


I have the 70-200 F4L which can usually be found resonably priced either @ dell.com or b&h; I bought mine through dell.com and with 'normal' ground shipping got it the next day.

The 70-200 L glass I own produces WAY better pix than the Sigma -300 and the canon non IS-300 that I have tried. I am definitely a believer in L glass after using the 70-200 F4L and borrowing a 100-400 IS L.

I think the choices are the 70-200 F4L or 100-400 IS L depending on the budget...

-Tom D.

[rcarlson80]

Thank U all for your input, Ron