Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

mannix143 wrote in post #12453892
thanks Ricardo one last question before i hit the books and review.

can i use 1.4tc and an extension tube at the same time?

I haven't tried it, but no doubt you can. The only problem is that TCs degrade the image, albeit slightly in their normal use, but at super magnification my guess is that the degradation would be magnified as well.

Give it a try and report back!

Ricardo222 wrote in post #12453811
Funny thing...I didn't even know there was a non IS 300 f4 still current. My normal reference for these things is "The Digital Picture" and he doesn't mention it. Obviously Dillan has seen one so they must be about, but it would surprise me to find that it was sharper than the IS version, purely because Canon tends to improve as it goes along. If the non IS is a later model then it may well be sharper, but I hadn't heard of it.

In my experience the 300 f4 IS is an exceptional lens. Just remember to turn off the IS if using it on a tripod as I don't believe it is tripod sensing, and longer focal lengths that aren't tend to lose their crispness if you don't turn the IS off.

Full moon rising...hand held at 1/125...IS working well.

impressive shot.

Some day I shall own this lens, lol. Too many other priorities right now.

thanks, i dont have one yet, i have a week to decide if its 300 is or non-is(w/ monopod) then get the tc and tubes.

JayStar86 wrote in post #12454013
impressive shot.

Some day I shall own this lens, lol. Too many other priorities right now.

Thank you indeed!

There isn't a non-IS version currently available from Canon, but you can still find them used. I haven't shot one, but the word on the street is that it is slightly sharper than the current IS version. I'm not losing sleep over it. I don't think it's worth pursuing a discontinued lens, personally. I'm very pleased with my current lens. I highly recommend it, if you can use the focal length.

Dillan_K wrote in post #12455864
There isn't a non-IS version currently available from Canon, but you can still find them used. I haven't shot one, but the word on the street is that it is slightly sharper than the current IS version. I'm not losing sleep over it. I don't think it's worth pursuing a discontinued lens, personally. I'm very pleased with my current lens. I highly recommend it, if you can use the focal length.

Cheers for that Dillan. Always something new to take in.

Here's one from this afternoon...a quick grab as my dog tried to drag me after a rabbit...

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oh man, i cant wait to buy one. i love the shots you guys post! one more week.

but... i have a few more questions

extension tubes: any brand will do? and the one with AF will work?
extender: im only planning to get 1.4x. i see a another brand of kenko, teleplus i think, is that ok? or even the old canon 1st version would be good?

i read a review on amazon that someone used this with a tamron extender? will the AF work on something like that?

thanks again sorry for the questions, im still new with the stuff.

The only problem I have heard with some other brands of TE is that the release lever is not recessed and if not careful.
Your lens ends up on the ground.
You can use whatever TE you want but if IQ is high on your list try Kenko or Canon.

mannix143 wrote in post #12459913
oh man, i cant wait to buy one. i love the shots you guys post! one more week.

but... i have a few more questions

extension tubes: any brand will do? and the one with AF will work?
extender: im only planning to get 1.4x. i see a another brand of kenko, teleplus i think, is that ok? or even the old canon 1st version would be good?

i read a review on amazon that someone used this with a tamron extender? will the AF work on something like that?

thanks again sorry for the questions, im still new with the stuff.

Ask as many questions as you like...that's what POTN is about.

I use Kenko tubes and a Canon 1.4 extender, but not at the same time. The Kenko tubes are fine and don't interfere with AF if I happen to be using it.

I can't answer your question about other makes of extender.

thanks meh_meli and ricardo. ill try to do some more research about this after my finals.

sinistergrins wrote in post #12463191

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What a beautiful shot..

The quality of a prime with great framing/timing. Beautiful shot.

Fantastic shot!! Real "sinister" stuff sinistergrins!!

I find this lens very sharp, but im not sure i can get used to having a fixed focal length, i havnt decided yet

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