Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L USM

I see what youre saying with the weird bokeh... parallel lines?

Could be the more complex the background gets, the bokeh becomes more abstract.... Just my two cents in the matter...

facedodge wrote in post #14314671
I see what youre saying with the weird bokeh... parallel lines?

Yes, something like that.. well, its not quite as bad as mirror lens makes donut bokeh

Yesterday i buy a new toy!!!!!!!! this lens in ****ing amazing!!

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I know you are the happiest man on earth but , wrong thread hehe.

hahaha jips...

Hehehheehhe... Classic... Sorry BigOne...

If anyone has a spare hood please let me know. I just need the set-screw lock. Can be broken, cracked or whatever. I have been looking everywhere with no luck and was hoping someone could help. Even sent mine to midstate and they didn't have the right part.

328somewhere wrote in post #14319771
If anyone has a spare hood please let me know. I just need the set-screw lock. Can be broken, cracked or whatever. I have been looking everywhere with no luck and was hoping someone could help. Even sent mine to midstate and they didn't have the right part.

I have been looking for one myself without luck.Mine works perfectly but had a little dent and some marks on it that I dont like( I like my gear as pristine as possible :lolI hope you can find one though.

My hood is in great shape it is just missing the set screw. I am frustrated to the point of making my own. I am going to make a template tonight and look for the associated parts. I have the ability and material avaiable I just don't want it to look like crap.

328somewhere wrote in post #14320003
My hood is in great shape it is just missing the set screw. I am frustrated to the point of making my own. I am going to make a template tonight and look for the associated parts. I have the ability and material avaiable I just don't want it to look like crap.

Have you seen the soft ones made by Aquatech if Im not mistaken?I wouldnt use it but it does the job.

I actually modified a neoprene knee brace to hold the hood on. It is less damaging than gaff tape and reuseable. It still doesn't look the best but it's better than tape. I found out I can use the lock off of almost any non-is telephoto like the 600mm f4l, 500mm f4.5L, 400mm f2.8l or 200mm f1.8l. They all have the same lock so if I can find anyone of those hoods in any shape I am good to go.

There was one on ebay here in Aus that ended for something like $120 a month or so ago, which i forgot to bid on!
Alternatively, you can try this link if you want a diy solution.

Anyone know of a place where I can buy an inoperable 300mm? I need 1 element near the rear mount because mine has fungus . I've been looking on keh, ebay and other forums to no avail.

rpearce12 wrote in post #14323704
Anyone know of a place where I can buy an inoperable 300mm? I need 1 element near the rear mount because mine has fungus . I've been looking on keh, ebay and other forums to no avail.

You should check ebay.I have seen a lot of beaten 300's over there.