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Aug 23, 2017 08:27 |  #1

Granted this lens hasn't been out too long but seeing how it still doesn't have it's own dedicated thread, I figured I'd get the ball rolling. I ordered this lens for the 2017 Solar Eclipse and although I haven't had a lot of time to play with it, I really think I'm going to like it. These were taken on my 70D with the HOYA PRO ND100000 filter attached for the sun shots.


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Sep 09, 2017 20:31 |  #2

Looking forward to picking up this lens and contributing soon :-)


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Oct 03, 2017 09:11 |  #6

Ended up opting for a 70-200 f4L IS instead. Had the 70-300 been weather sealed (at that price point), I would have chosen it.


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Nov 30, 2017 03:30 |  #7
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After reading several reviews, I ordered this lens from Canon refurbished. It should be delivered today.




  
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Dec 01, 2017 17:31 |  #8
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My take on this lens:
https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1489524




  
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May 28, 2018 09:46 |  #11

Wonder why only a few posts - maybe the Thread Starter can add “Community Sample Shots” to the end of this title of this forum so more people can post here. Am looking to get this but hoping to see more shots.




  
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May 28, 2018 09:49 |  #12

Wow all this from a 70D? Id assume it was rigged on the telescope ߘ I like the first one in particular with the sun spots.




  
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May 28, 2018 14:07 |  #13
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My copy of the 70-300 II is for sale here: https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1496075

I've decided to stick with the 100-400Lc.




  
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May 28, 2018 14:22 as a reply to  @ Bassat's post |  #14

I mostly use it for video




  
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May 28, 2018 16:01 as a reply to  @ artsf's post |  #15

Video is the reason I was considering upgrading from the first version of this lens.

Have you ever used the first version? I was wondering if you could compare the image quality between the two? The first version was OK but nothing to brag about IMO. Ive seen the Digital Picture comparison tool but I was hoping for real world experience.

Also, do you hand hold this and rely on the IS or do you mount to a tripod?

Thanks in advance for any insight!


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