Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

freefall0603 · 23rd of February 2006 (Thu)

Hey all. I'm new to posting but have actually been reading and learning from this site for months now. I've just come into some money (Navy takes it's sweet time on those bonuses) i'm looking into getting the above lens for mostly wildlife photography. I know 500mm - 600mm is good but luckily 300mm will get me 480mm on my 20D and I won't be spending near as much

. That and f/2.8 should give me great dof for animals. I'm wondering what people's opinions are on this lens and maybe some example photos if anyone has them at hand. Thanks guys.

Oh yeah, and it would be my first L lens. Could be some trouble ahead for the wallet...

GyRob · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

dont know why know ones replied to this. the ef 300f2.8 L is said to be one of the sharpest you can get also it is one of the fastest at focus speed and i belive on a 1dmk2 it is the fastest. a truly great lens depending on what wiled life it may be a bit short to be honest .
Rob.

EpHeSuS · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

You can try find some shots through the Pbase lens gallery.

http://www.pbase.com/cameras/canon/ef_300_28is

Jack W. · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

I just got the 300f/2.8L IS a week ago. Unfortunately, the weather hasn't been good, so I haven't done much with it yet except some quick shots in the backyard, using a Canon 2x TC.
I still have to "learn" the lens, but so far I really like what I see with the 2xTC. I also have the 300f/4L IS, and that lens with a 1.4TC is terrific, so I expect the 2.8 with a 1.4TC will be even better.
The 300f/2.8L IS a great lens. Using it hand held isn't totally out of the question, but not something I'd want to do; it's heavy. Great on a monopod with IS. I just added a Wimberly Sidekick and a RRS BH-40 ballhead to my tripod. Using the 300 on this setup is terrific.
Jack

clicky · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Canon EOS-1D Mark II
1/25"
300mm
F2.8 Aperture priority
ISO 3200

Handheld with IS on (no flash), manual whitebalance. Shot in very poor light conditions, with only little available streetlight.

Choderboy · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by clicky

Canon EOS-1D Mark II
1/25"
300mm
F2.8 Aperture priority
ISO 3200

Handheld with IS on (no flash), manual whitebalance. Shot in very poor light conditions, with only little available streetlight.

Holy crap! 1/25!! Have you done this often , or was this a freak performance?

Tapeman · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

1/25" Incredible, or typo?

clicky · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tapeman

1/25" Incredible, or typo?

Nope, check the EXIF!

Brooke · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

With the 1.4x TC ...

busterboy · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

A sample of what it was made for..

It also does portraits..

Choderboy · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by clicky

Nope, check the EXIF!

Just wondering.. I could not see the Exif. (I normally just right click , properties using XP.)
I thought it might have been 1/125. (Not doubting you now you have confirmed it was 1/25, just want to learn!)

(All I know about Exif is that if I use cheaper software to edit , I lose Exif , but Photoshop retains the info. I only ever right click , properties , as it shows me all the info.)

In2Photos · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Choderboy

Just wondering.. I could not see the Exif. (I normally just right click , properties using XP.)
I thought it might have been 1/125. (Not doubting you now you have confirmed it was 1/25, just want to learn!)

(All I know about Exif is that if I use cheaper software to edit , I lose Exif , but Photoshop retains the info. I only ever right click , properties , as it shows me all the info.)

Not with IE in XP. You have to download a third party software, or at least I did, and I have SP2 on my machines. See this thread I started earlier for a link.

BTW, it shows 1/25 on my computer but EXIF can be altered.

lime · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

1/25 handheld is believable.

Here are a couple of mine, not as slow, but at either 1/30 or 1/40 handheld.

With the 2x TC

lakiluno · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

/me drools

IainUK · 24th of February 2006 (Fri)

Oh no, not again! I had just pursuaded myself that the 70-200 was the way to go after months of persuading myself the spend was worth it. How long do you think it is going to take me to justify THIS lens!!

23rd of February 2006 (Thu)	#1
freefall0603 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24	Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Hey all. I'm new to posting but have actually been reading and learning from this site for months now. I've just come into some money (Navy takes it's sweet time on those bonuses) i'm looking into getting the above lens for mostly wildlife photography. I know 500mm - 600mm is good but luckily 300mm will get me 480mm on my 20D and I won't be spending near as much. That and f/2.8 should give me great dof for animals. I'm wondering what people's opinions are on this lens and maybe some example photos if anyone has them at hand. Thanks guys. Oh yeah, and it would be my first L lens. Could be some trouble ahead for the wallet...

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#2
GyRob Cream of the Crop Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N.E.LINCOLNSHIRE UK. Posts: 9,690 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Any shots with EF 300mm f/2.8L? dont know why know ones replied to this. the ef 300f2.8 L is said to be one of the sharpest you can get also it is one of the fastest at focus speed and i belive on a 1dmk2 it is the fastest. a truly great lens depending on what wiled life it may be a bit short to be honest . Rob.

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#3
EpHeSuS Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 280 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Any shots with EF 300mm f/2.8L? You can try find some shots through the Pbase lens gallery. http://www.pbase.com/cameras/canon/ef_300_28is __________________ EOS 20D \| 1d Mk II \| 50mm f/1.8 \| Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM \| Canon 24-105 f/4L IS \| Canon 135 f/2L \| Sigma 100-300 f/4 EX HSM \| Sigma 1.4x EX TC \| Sigma 18-200 f/3.5-6.3 DC OS \| 580EX II My Gallery

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#4
Jack W. Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 841	Re: Any shots with EF 300mm f/2.8L? I just got the 300f/2.8L IS a week ago. Unfortunately, the weather hasn't been good, so I haven't done much with it yet except some quick shots in the backyard, using a Canon 2x TC. I still have to "learn" the lens, but so far I really like what I see with the 2xTC. I also have the 300f/4L IS, and that lens with a 1.4TC is terrific, so I expect the 2.8 with a 1.4TC will be even better. The 300f/2.8L IS a great lens. Using it hand held isn't totally out of the question, but not something I'd want to do; it's heavy. Great on a monopod with IS. I just added a Wimberly Sidekick and a RRS BH-40 ballhead to my tripod. Using the 300 on this setup is terrific. Jack

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#5
clicky Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 123	Re: Any shots with EF 300mm f/2.8L? Canon EOS-1D Mark II 1/25" 300mm F2.8 Aperture priority ISO 3200 Handheld with IS on (no flash), manual whitebalance. Shot in very poor light conditions, with only little available streetlight. __________________ EOS 1D Mark II \| EF 17-40 f4/L \| EF 50 f/1.4 \| EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS\| 1.4X TC \| 550EX

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#7
Tapeman Sliced Bread Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 2,732	Re: Any shots with EF 300mm f/2.8L? 1/25" Incredible, or typo? __________________ Canon 1D MKIV, 5D MKII, 16-35/2.8L II, 24-105/4L, 70-200/2.8L IS II, IS, 500/4 L IS II, 50/2.5 macro, 1.4x MKII, 1.4X MKIII, & 2X MKIII, (2) 550EXs, ST-E2. Gitzo 1228, 1275, 1558, Lensbaby 3G. Epson 3880

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#9
Brooke Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Any shots with EF 300mm f/2.8L? With the 1.4x TC ... __________________ Sonoma County, CA

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#10
busterboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yorkshire Born n Bred. Posts: 1,437 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Any shots with EF 300mm f/2.8L? A sample of what it was made for.. It also does portraits.. __________________ \| Canon 1DMkIII \| 16-35mm f/2.8L \| Canon 70-200mm F/2.8L IS \| Canon 1.4X Extender \| Canon 2X Extender \|

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#13
lime Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orange County So. Cal. Posts: 240 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Any shots with EF 300mm f/2.8L? 1/25 handheld is believable. Here are a couple of mine, not as slow, but at either 1/30 or 1/40 handheld. With the 2x TC __________________ Happy Shooting! Gear List http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...postcount=1573

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#14
lakiluno slightly jealous Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leeds, UK (formerly Edinburgh, Scotland) Posts: 2,895 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Any shots with EF 300mm f/2.8L? /me drools __________________ Leo 20D\|Tamron 17-50 2.8\|Sigma 70-300mm APO DG Macro\|50 1.8\|Sigma EF-500 DG Super\| My Photo Gallery New \| My Gear List \| Backup Photos Easily with Robocopy

24th of February 2006 (Fri)	#15
IainUK Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.K. Posts: 423 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Any shots with EF 300mm f/2.8L? Oh no, not again! I had just pursuaded myself that the 70-200 was the way to go after months of persuading myself the spend was worth it. How long do you think it is going to take me to justify THIS lens!! __________________ "No one ever grew by being measured...." EOS5D / 5d MKII 580 EX II 24-70mm f2.8 L 70-200mm f2.8 L IS

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