70-200 mm Vs 75-300mm DO

[Pamela107]

Im considering one of these lenses for my Rebel XT when I get it.

Can anyone tell me which one is better, or if anyone has any sample photos using either lense.

Thankyou
Pamela

[CyberDyneSystems]

There SOoooo different.

You don't specifiy which 70-200mm.. (canon makes 3)
But in either case the optical quality of the 70-200mm far exceeds that of the DO lens.

But they are also much much larger,. particularly the f/2.8 models.

Where the 70-300mm DO exceles is a great combination of decent image quality and focal range packed into a TINY package.. (well tiny as compared to anything else @ 300mm... or 200mm for that matter)

Essentailly what I am saying is that this is such an apples to oranges comaprison, with two lenses that both excel at what there intended use is,. that the decision to get one over the other has a whole lot to do with your intended use,. and not much else.

If a compact lens with a long focal range is the need,. it's the DO

If size is not important and Image quality is paramount,. then the 70-200mms will win the day.


With all of the 70-200mm lenses by the way,. you can get 280mm with the 1.4X T-con and I would still argue slightly better image quality from that combo than the 70-300mm DO alone.. and with an f/2.8 model,. still have faster aperture as well.

[picture-this]

You don't state wich 70-200 you want, I'm guessing the F4. It really depends on your needs and what kind of photographer you are I guess. I have the 70-200 2.8 IS and it's great I can use it for everything, though it's not the kinda lens I would bring out if I wasn't on a serious photo mission. It also doesn't have enough reach if you don't have other lenses. The DO seems like a lens that people buy when they already have a bunch of fast big heavy lenses and just want to have a light non attention grabbing camera for normal day to day life. If having a bit slower apeture is ok for your situation I would go for the DO. It will comlement the small XT well, with the 70-200's you'll likely have to get a vertical grip to give you a more solid hold of everything.

[Skip Souza]

There SOoooo different.

You don't specifiy which 70-200mm.. (canon makes 3)
But in either case the optical quality of the 70-200mm far exceeds that of the DO lens.

But they are also much much larger,. particularly the f/2.8 models.

Where the 70-300mm DO exceles is a great combination of decent image quality and focal range packed into a TINY package.. (well tiny as compared to anything else @ 300mm... or 200mm for that matter)

Essentailly what I am saying is that this is such an apples to oranges comaprison, with two lenses that both excel at what there intended use is,. that the decision to get one over the other has a whole lot to do with your intended use,. and not much else.

If a compact lens with a long focal range is the need,. it's the DO

If size is not important and Image quality is paramount,. then the 70-200mms will win the day.


With all of the 70-200mm lenses by the way,. you can get 280mm with the 1.4X T-con and I would still argue slightly better image quality from that combo than the 70-300mm DO alone.. and with an f/2.8 model,. still have faster aperture as well.
You don't state wich 70-200 you want, I'm guessing the F4. It really depends on your needs and what kind of photographer you are I guess. I have the 70-200 2.8 IS and it's great I can use it for everything, though it's not the kinda lens I would bring out if I wasn't on a serious photo mission. It also doesn't have enough reach if you don't have other lenses. The DO seems like a lens that people buy when they already have a bunch of fast big heavy lenses and just want to have a light non attention grabbing camera for normal day to day life. If having a bit slower apeture is ok for your situation I would go for the DO. It will comlement the small XT well, with the 70-200's you'll likely have to get a vertical grip to give you a more solid hold of everything.

They are both absolutely right. The choice is yours as to which lens fits your needs/style most.

If I were spending Bill Gates money then I would get them both. :mrgreen:

[CyberDyneSystems]

I have them both.. :)

...and EXACTLY as Picturethis describes,. I got the 70-200mm first,. and then got the DO for use on the 20D without the grip for a nice portable option to carry with me on my trips to and from work, and while walking the dogs.

[Pamela107]

The 70-200mm4L is the lens Im talking about.

I just concerned about the aperture being fast enough.
From the info I have , if its correct, the both weigh about the same.
How much longer is the 70-200 then the 75-300 lense.

Thankyou for the response everyone!

Pamela

[Belmondo]

The 70-200mm4L is the lens Im talking about.

I just concerned about the aperture being fast enough.
From the info I have , if its correct, the both weigh about the same.
How much longer is the 70-200 then the 75-300 lense.

Thankyou for the response everyone!

Pamela

Very similar to my rationale.

I bought the Sigma 24-60 f/2.8 and the 75-300 DO to use with my 20D. I feel I have excellent coverage from 24-300 for most situations, and only sacrifice the bit between 60mm and 70mm. Without the grip on the 20D, it's a very manageable amount of gear to carry on foot.

[Dante King]

I love my 70-300 DO, Its a really nice lens. When its out at 300mm and with its hude hood, people still stop to stare! ;) I love the size and weight of this lens. ITs 1.6 pounds comared to 3.X pounds and something like 6 inches shorted than the 70-200 F4 If i remember. The IS is killer. USM does not hurt either. I am looking for images to post as we speak. Ok here.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=70471
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=70223
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=70212

Realize that these images are compressed jpegs and that the procced raw files look much much better. Most are handheld in low light with IS.

Hope that helps.

[picture-this]

I have them both.. :)

Sorry a bit of a thread highjack but CDS how many freaking lenses do you have?

[Pamela107]

Uh Oh, CDS
Your busted,lol

Thankyou all for your help

Pamela

[J Rabin]

Im considering one of these lenses for my Rebel XT when I get it.
Can anyone tell me which one is better, or if anyone has any sample photos using either lense.
Thankyou
Pamela
Pamela. I remembered a few have asked this same question last few weeks. I searched the Forum, and here are the links to reviews that wonderful POTN posters have provided:
http://www.e-fotografija.com/artman/publish/article_306.shtml
http://luminous-landscape.com/reviews/lenses/Canon-70-300mm.shtml

I looks like a fabulous classy "travel" telephoto lens for everything OTHER THAN fast sports in low light. And it looks like some images may need some sharpening. Go by what your MOST USED need is. Enjoy the torment of consumerism...Jack

[Jesper]

Just a note, don't mix up the numbers: The DO lens goes from 70 to 300 mm (it's not 75-300 DO). There are a number of different lenses and it's easy to get them mixed up:

EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM - the one and only DO zoom lens so far
EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM - cheaper telezoom with IS
EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM - cheaper telezoom without IS, but with USM
EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III - cheaper telezoom without IS and USM

EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM - the f/2.8 version without IS
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM - the f/2.8 version with IS
EF 70-200mm f/4L USM - the f/4 version

You can find the full specifications etc. of all these on Canon's EF Lenses page (http://www.usa.canon.com/html/eflenses/index.html).

[Andy_T]

The 70-200mm4L is the lens Im talking about.

I just concerned about the aperture being fast enough.


The 70-300 DO is even slower, it's f/4.5-5.6.

Check out this article (http://www.e-fotografija.com/artman/publish/article_306.shtml), it gives an example by comparing shots of the Tamron 28-300, the Canon 70-200/2.8L and the Canon 70-300 DO.

Best regards,
Andy

[CyberDyneSystems]

Sorry a bit of a thread highjack but CDS how many freaking lenses do you have?

I might be happy when I have ... "all of them" ;)

In truth,. I don't have the f/4,. but I did not know which 70-200mm was being discussed,.. :)