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Sumoto
23rd of May 2005 (Mon), 10:30
After researching this forum I am leaning towards the EF 100-300mm for shooting outdoor sports but then came across this lens (Canon Mt. 100-400mm) and wanted to get opinions about the two in comparison.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4687&item=7517711539&rd=1


Is this the 100-400mm that the "top 10 polls" show so much support for?
Dante King
23rd of May 2005 (Mon), 10:33
Welcome to the forums! yes, the 100-400 is the poll topper. I would go for the longer reach for sports.
tommykjensen
23rd of May 2005 (Mon), 10:35
Nope!

The brand "Phoenix" is printed on the front of the lens.
tommykjensen
23rd of May 2005 (Mon), 10:36
Welcome to the forums! yes, the 100-400 is the poll topper. I would go for the longer reach for sports.

The lens in the ebay auction is NOT the Canon 100-400 IS lens.
Sumoto
23rd of May 2005 (Mon), 10:47
Good eye tommy, didnt catch that. Thanks!
tommykjensen
23rd of May 2005 (Mon), 10:49
Good eye tommy, didnt catch that. Thanks!

Well what really stuck out was the buy now price. For $200 I think everybody on this forum would order 10 if it was the Canon lens ;)
Sumoto
23rd of May 2005 (Mon), 10:52
Yeah, Im still new to all the latest technology.:o

Now Im off to look for a new or mint EF 100-300mm...........know any good places to buy for a good price?:D
tommykjensen
23rd of May 2005 (Mon), 10:55
Yeah, Im still new to all the latest technology.:o

Now Im off to look for a new or mint EF 100-300mm...........know any good places to buy for a good price?:D

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ higly recommended.


You can check reputation of stores on http://www.resellerratings.com
condyk
23rd of May 2005 (Mon), 10:57
Is that the OK Canon 100-300mm USM or the splendid Sigma 100-300mm f4.0 HSM?
cmM
23rd of May 2005 (Mon), 11:02
wow, look at that... they even put a red stripe around it :confused:
Sumoto
23rd of May 2005 (Mon), 11:06
Unfortunately its the OK one..........money is a factor:(
pierrot
23rd of May 2005 (Mon), 12:59
The zoom lens pictured on your eBay link is a Cosina: they manufacture "generic" lenses for quite a number of "non-brands". I have owned one some days (sold as a Soligor).

It is not such a bad piece of glass, but is a bit soft and lacks contrast compared to the Canon. Also shows noticeable chromatic aberration. But I could make some very decents pictures with it, when not trying to push it beyond its limits...

(now I've sold it and bought a Canon EF 100-100IS L and to tell the truth it definitely plays in another league= ;)
tommykjensen
23rd of May 2005 (Mon), 13:01
(now I've sold it and bought a Canon EF 100-100IS L and to tell the truth it definitely plays in another league= ;)

Hehe thats not a zoom, thats a prime :lol: ;)
Dante King
23rd of May 2005 (Mon), 13:22
A must be more careful, I thought he was talking about the CANON 100-400, HOLY crap! :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
ron chappel
23rd of May 2005 (Mon), 19:57
Yep,as allready said by many,the pheonix lens is pretty much not worth it.
......or if you are an enthusiast that want's above average lenses then it's most certainly a dud!

I used a tokina(?) branded version for abit-it's definitely a lousy lens,not even measuring up to the 28-300 hyperzooms at similar focal lengths

The canon 100-300usm *is* a good lens.
Buy new at B&H or similar reputable discount shops or buy 2nd hand from KEH.com.
KEH have several most of the time and are very good to deal with.Avoid the 'bargain' grade lenses to be on the safe side but anything excellent and above is well worth grabbing


.............and sorry,...i just grabbed the only 2nd have one at B&H:o :o :o :D