EF 70-300 f/4.0-5.6 IS II

rssmps wrote in post #18221327
Thanks for the review. Can you do some low light testing and see how the IS performs?

Here's the IS Test, Focus is on the Red Ornament at 15.5 feet. 1/13sec, f/5.6, ISO 800, 300mm Hand held SOOC except in AWB. This was my Third attempt as I was dealing with a bratty 8 year old who went into full melt down mode...............

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LOL thanks for you effort doing trying times Looks good.

Also want to add is f stops:

70mm= f/4

100mm= f/4.5

135mm= f/5.0

200mm= f/5.6

300mm= f/5.6

That's according to my 6D...............

looks good!

A friend lended me this lens - I'm grateful but can anyone think of a way to balance it? I looked for a collar but didn't see one nor a way to attach one...

Edit: by 'balance' I mean when its hanging from a shoulder strap or Black Rapid shoulder sling.

I have had this lens for several years and find it small enough to balance on a 7D body quite easily. I don't think I would ever use a collar, for me personally.

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My mistake - In use it feels quite comfortable - what I meant to say was that with longer lenses - I prefer to attach my Black Rapid type sling strap to the tripod collar mount. That is quite a descriptive pertinent detail I neglected to mention lol. I don't like how it hangs from my shoulder sling.

So, the lens does not accommodate a mount collar. I suspect I'm out of luck.

Ahh, I see. That makes sense. One of the reasons I have kept my EF 70-300 II is for a lighter rig on a T8i and also as a loaner lens for folks thinking of moving up from a kit lens and wanting to try something out that is a tier above the kit

I have a 7D with a grip and an L bracket. I use a Cotton Carrier and the mount for the Cotton Carrier is on the L bracket. The Cotton Carrier has a strap that goes over the camera and lens for added security.

I have also lately seen what I think is a new item, it’s called Athol or Atoll or something like that it’s used for various cameras and lenses that have no foot for a mount. I looked into that but decided to go with the L bracket.
Hope this helps!
Bill