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djscrib
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Jan 24, 2008 16:37 |  #1

I just noticed I have an old Canon 75-300mm 4-5.6F III. I'm guesising it cost $300 5 years ago for my old Rebel (the old school one).

Is this thing usable for much or basically a paperweight?


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Jan 24, 2008 16:45 |  #2

Compared to the 24-70mm and the 50mm 1.4 that you have in your signature...yea, it blows.


Why does everybody list their gear here? :rolleyes:
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Jan 24, 2008 17:04 |  #3

A mate of mine has my old one. He LOVES it! I had the 70-200/4 so I didn't really miss it...not even the focal length.


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Jan 24, 2008 17:08 as a reply to  @ crackaonrice's post |  #4

I just upgraded but since I pretty much only use this at the zoo, I have been happy with it. Given the current price of less than $150 USD, can't really complain.

This is a sharpened tight crop but not quite 100%:

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Jan 24, 2008 17:46 |  #5

It has about a 44% sphincter factor, unless I'm muddling my 75-300's.




  
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