Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM -- Lens Sample Photo Archive in photography-on-the.net forums

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Sep 06, 2011 13:05 as a reply to @ post 11231508 | #1231

I've not posted here for a bit as I'm in the last few days of prep for an annual exhibition & sale (which pays for my new gear next year if I get things right! )

As I needed a short break I have just had a quick scan through the thread and it was both enjoyable (some great shots) and fun to reflect on the many negative comments that this lens received when it first came out.

As an early purchaser in the UK I got a fair bit of stick from the "critics" but as time has passed more and more of us have found just how good this tool can be at meeting our various needs.

Well done everyone and thanks for the company!

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Sep 06, 2011 14:50 as a reply to @ oldcanon's post | #1232

In with the white out with the black
got it today and wow it is a great upgrade (and i do like the non L as well)
bottom Pic is just playing around for a bit - hope to shoot & post over weekend

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Sep 06, 2011 15:19 as a reply to @ post 11231508 | #1233

^^

Clearly by the looks of your picture they got the zoom and focus rings in the wrong place on the non L version.

7D | Grip | EFS 18-135 | 24-70L | 35L 1.4 | 50 mm 1.8 | 70-300L |85L 1.2 II

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Sep 06, 2011 15:28 as a reply to @ JCG11's post | #1234

^^^
I think the location of the zoom ring will take a bit of getting used to - but it does seems to help balance the weight when holding the zoom

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Sep 06, 2011 16:12 as a reply to @ omer's post | #1235

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Mantled Howler. Tortuguero, Costa Rica

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Mantled Howler. Tortuguero, Costa Rica

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(first image cropped to portrait)
Those were taken from a swimming canoe in costa rica.
The IS is amazing. So is sharpness and autofocus. I love this lens.

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Sep 09, 2011 10:58 as a reply to @ bobobird's post | #1237

I traded my 70-200 f4L last Saturday for this Lens. Haven't had the time to get outside & take pictures as it has been raining almost no stop since Monday. This is the 1st day we awoke w/o the sound of rain so I'm hoping to venture out this weekend & get some shots to share.

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Sep 09, 2011 12:48 as a reply to @ tesarver's post | #1238

Had a quick walk with the 70-300L to try it out - love the result (note the snail shell on the thorn)

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Sep 09, 2011 18:08 as a reply to @ omer's post | #1239

Experimenting with close focusing distance.
The frog and the fly were cropped around 30%

near MFD @ 300mm

IMAGE: http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk2/D40riggs/Nature%20Pics/horsefly.jpg

near MFD @ 70mm or so

IMAGE: http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk2/D40riggs/Nature%20Pics/berries.jpg

A testament to the IS system. Taken near MFD at 300mm. 1/20s

IMAGE: http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk2/D40riggs/Nature%20Pics/littlefrog.jpg

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Sep 10, 2011 00:45 as a reply to @ post 11231508 | #1240

nice work with the fly, this lens is remarkable for its versatility isn't it

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Sep 10, 2011 02:31 as a reply to @ oldcanon's post | #1241

A great lens
here is another sample from close distance

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Sep 10, 2011 08:48 | #1242

oldcanon wrote in post #13079096

nice work with the fly, this lens is remarkable for its versatility isn't it

It really is. I was one of those who used to doubt the need for it, but I think it's a great option now.

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Sep 10, 2011 10:12 as a reply to @ post 11231508 | #1243

Nice closeups Daniel and Omer.

Slap on an extension tube and you are almost into macro territory.

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Sep 10, 2011 12:52 as a reply to @ bobobird's post | #1244

thanks BoboBird - i am very tempted to add extension tubes

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Sep 11, 2011 11:38 as a reply to @ omer's post | #1245

Extension Tube Talk:

(Hey gang - great contributions)

[Update: I've now read up on ext tubes and wish only your own experience feedback now - thank-you]

I won't have the $ for a macro lens any time soon and I love this L lens which is on most of the time - but can someone enlighten me more about extension tubes on this or other lenses?

An extension tube allows you to photograph closer than what your len's MFD is? No image quality issues?

other benefits?

I saw that a Canon one was approx. $200 - are there different specs to look for - or 3rd party brands that do the job?

I like the idea of popping on an ext. tube if I happen along some good subjects.

Thanks!

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