Asking about Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM

Love_sky · 20th February 2006

Is it worth to buy this lens ?

How good is this lens ?

Can give some comment

What is the price in for the market ?

Snoweagle · 20th February 2006

Originally Posted by Love_sky

Is it worth to buy this lens ?

How good is this lens ?

Can give some comment

What is the price in for the market ?

CP selling $2300 with GST.

JediForce4ever · 20th February 2006

Originally Posted by Love_sky

Is it worth to buy this lens ?

How good is this lens ?

Can give some comment

What is the price in for the market ?

what do you wanna use it to shoot?

Love_sky · 20th February 2006

Human and Art .. maybe some sport

How is it ?

Snoweagle · 21st February 2006

Originally Posted by Love_sky

Human and Art .. maybe some sport

How is it ?

Recommended for sports is a f/2.8 lens.

fWord · 21st February 2006

A lens like this will be well-used for outdoor sports, wildlife/ birds (together with a 1.4X TC), events, and maybe also portraits, but I reckon the working distance might be a little prohibitive for the final application.

It's definitely a good lens, rated very highly at www.fredmiranda.com and got a stunning review at www.photozone.de

I think it's good value for the money considering the focal length and the moderate maximum aperture, plus the IS, which is undoubtedly handy for handholding. Ask yourself if you want a prime or a zoom.

Also, for sports (including indoors), some might recommend the 70-200mm f/2.8L (IS or non-IS). For portraits, you might be better off using an 85mm f/1.8 which costs just around $600. If you're using a camera such as the 300D, 350D or 20D, or even the older D30 and D60, the 300mm lens becomes the equivalent of a 480mm lens, and you'll be hard-pressed using this indoors for portraits. Not to mention that the aperture of f/4 is a little tough to use for indoor sports as well, even if the interior is large enough to warrant the use of such a long lens.

The Oracle · 22nd February 2006

OT here!
I have a buyer who backout after order. Have one set with me. Selling $1980 nett. Hope to sell before i go reservice!

Snoweagle · 22nd February 2006

Originally Posted by The Oracle

OT here!
I have a buyer who backout after order. Have one set with me. Selling $1980 nett. Hope to sell before i go reservice!

Maybe you can post it at buy and sell.

fWord · 22nd February 2006

Originally Posted by The Oracle

OT here!
I have a buyer who backout after order. Have one set with me. Selling $1980 nett. Hope to sell before i go reservice!

Indeed Oracle has one on sale at a very good price. Take a look at what your needs really are, and if it is indeed suited by a 300mm f/4, then go for it.

Love_sky · 22nd February 2006

Thank Pal .. Your view is very useful ..

What i really need and how much i going to pay for it

I'm think i just buy the 200mm F4 L is more than enough

dRebelXT · 22nd February 2006

200mm F/4L? Canon or anybody else make it?

Love_sky · 22nd February 2006

Canon ..

For the pro review , this is a gd lens ..although it doesn't have the IS and is f4
but it more than enough for me

fWord · 22nd February 2006

Originally Posted by Love_sky

I'm think i just buy the 200mm F4 L is more than enough

70-200mm f/4L? That is a fantastic lens...used in the right conditions and with support when lighting goes really dim.

Snoweagle · 22nd February 2006

Originally Posted by fWord

70-200mm f/4L? That is a fantastic lens...used in the right conditions and with support when lighting goes really dim.

Hmmm...or are they referring to an older 200mm prime?

fWord · 22nd February 2006

Originally Posted by Snoweagle

Hmmm...or are they referring to an older 200mm prime?

Not sure if there was a 200mm f/4 in the past, but seeing that there are f/2.8 versions on sale these days, it'll be more attractive. I wouldn't buy a 200mm prime at f/4 unless it went really cheap.

Love_sky · 22nd February 2006

2004 release ...

quite old .. 2 yrs ago

20th February 2006	#1
Love_sky Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East area Posts: 712	Asking about Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM Is it worth to buy this lens ? How good is this lens ? Can give some comment What is the price in for the market ? __________________ Canon 50D with L Lens Dream to hold a 5D mark II

20th February 2006	#4
Love_sky Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East area Posts: 712	Re: Asking about Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM Human and Art .. maybe some sport How is it ? __________________ Canon 50D with L Lens Dream to hold a 5D mark II

21st February 2006	#6
fWord Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,347	Re: Asking about Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM A lens like this will be well-used for outdoor sports, wildlife/ birds (together with a 1.4X TC), events, and maybe also portraits, but I reckon the working distance might be a little prohibitive for the final application. It's definitely a good lens, rated very highly at www.fredmiranda.com and got a stunning review at www.photozone.de I think it's good value for the money considering the focal length and the moderate maximum aperture, plus the IS, which is undoubtedly handy for handholding. Ask yourself if you want a prime or a zoom. Also, for sports (including indoors), some might recommend the 70-200mm f/2.8L (IS or non-IS). For portraits, you might be better off using an 85mm f/1.8 which costs just around $600. If you're using a camera such as the 300D, 350D or 20D, or even the older D30 and D60, the 300mm lens becomes the equivalent of a 480mm lens, and you'll be hard-pressed using this indoors for portraits. Not to mention that the aperture of f/4 is a little tough to use for indoor sports as well, even if the interior is large enough to warrant the use of such a long lens. __________________ LightWorks Portfolio Night Photography

22nd February 2006	#7
The Oracle Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Coast Posts: 5,865	Re: Asking about Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM OT here! I have a buyer who backout after order. Have one set with me. Selling $1980 nett. Hope to sell before i go reservice!

22nd February 2006	#10
Love_sky Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East area Posts: 712	Re: Asking about Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM Thank Pal .. Your view is very useful .. What i really need and how much i going to pay for it I'm think i just buy the 200mm F4 L is more than enough __________________ Canon 50D with L Lens Dream to hold a 5D mark II

22nd February 2006	#11
dRebelXT Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,563	Re: Asking about Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM 200mm F/4L? Canon or anybody else make it? __________________ My photog website! :) I am AF - A Fool..