canon 28-300 f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

binot · 23rd May 2004

any idea when will this be available in SG? how much would it be?

RossChang · 23rd May 2004

no idea... would like to know too... last I'd read tis one's going for USD$2.5k++

bluz · 24th May 2004

Originally Posted by binot

any idea when will this be available in SG? how much would it be?

CP has the price ~S$4000 plus but no stock at the moment.

binot · 24th May 2004

Originally Posted by bluz

CP has the price ~S$4000 plus but no stock at the moment.

gee! i'll be buying this in my dreams...........

yamcake · 24th May 2004

i think this should be the all round L lens... looks quite good...

kayaro888 · 25th May 2004

saw one at AP today, but is already booked.
good for reporter. L quality + wide cover range. low speed ? nvm, in door they always use flash.

mpenza · 27th May 2004

good for those that want a high quality and versatile lens and don't mind the weight and price

Amfibius · 27th May 2004

If it's anything like the old 35-350L then I wouldn't exactly be describing it as "L quality". The only thing L about the old 35-350L was its price! You might be better off getting a 24-70/2.8L, 70-200/2.8L, and a 1.4x TC for roughly the same price. This combo loses 20mm at the long end, gains 4mm at the wide end, allows you to shoot at F/2.8 from 24-200, and is lighter.

kayaro888 · 27th May 2004

Originally Posted by Amfibius

If it's anything like the old 35-350L then I wouldn't exactly be describing it as "L quality". The only thing L about the old 35-350L was its price! You might be better off getting a 24-70/2.8L, 70-200/2.8L, and a 1.4x TC for roughly the same price. This combo loses 20mm at the long end, gains 4mm at the wide end, allows you to shoot at F/2.8 from 24-200, and is lighter.

unless u are shooting w/2 bodies, if not, u might not have time to change lens in sec.

Altezza · 27th May 2004

About $3800-4000 after discount at the usual places - 2-3 pieces available islandwide.

1. Push/pull design
2. Heavy (like a 70-200IS or slightly more)
3. Overall Feels like a 100-400 but slightly shorter
4. Preliminary test - sharpness OK, but not as good as 100-400 at 300.

A bit heavy for a 'do it all' range but I guess some people may have the muscle (financially and physically....)

ST1100 · 27th May 2004

Any reviews available on the net?

23rd May 2004	#1
binot Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 60	canon 28-300 f/3.5-5.6L IS USM any idea when will this be available in SG? how much would it be?

27th May 2004	#10
Altezza Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bukit Timah Posts: 261	About $3800-4000 after discount at the usual places - 2-3 pieces available islandwide. 1. Push/pull design 2. Heavy (like a 70-200IS or slightly more) 3. Overall Feels like a 100-400 but slightly shorter 4. Preliminary test - sharpness OK, but not as good as 100-400 at 300. A bit heavy for a 'do it all' range but I guess some people may have the muscle (financially and physically....) Last edited by Altezza; 27th May 2004 at 10:52 AM.

23rd May 2004	#2
RossChang Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,563	no idea... would like to know too... last I'd read tis one's going for USD$2.5k++

24th May 2004	#5
yamcake Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 829	i think this should be the all round L lens... looks quite good...

25th May 2004	#6
kayaro888 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North SG Posts: 862	saw one at AP today, but is already booked. good for reporter. L quality + wide cover range. low speed ? nvm, in door they always use flash.

27th May 2004	#7
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	good for those that want a high quality and versatile lens and don't mind the weight and price

27th May 2004	#8
Amfibius Deregistered Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perth Posts: 517	If it's anything like the old 35-350L then I wouldn't exactly be describing it as "L quality". The only thing L about the old 35-350L was its price! You might be better off getting a 24-70/2.8L, 70-200/2.8L, and a 1.4x TC for roughly the same price. This combo loses 20mm at the long end, gains 4mm at the wide end, allows you to shoot at F/2.8 from 24-200, and is lighter.

27th May 2004	#11
ST1100 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Singapore, Bedok Posts: 1,801	Any reviews available on the net?