Canon 300 2.8 L non-IS

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As per the title...
Anybody got or tried the non-IS version of the 300mm 2.8 L lens?

How about also with extenders?

Thanks in advance.

Rob
 
avarice08 said:
As per the title...
Anybody got or tried the non-IS version of the 300mm 2.8 L lens?

How about also with extenders?

Thanks in advance.

Rob

Yes, I have one of these, and it's probably the sharpest lens I own.. Incredible performance... Selling mine at present for the 200/2... But if you find one there, buy it because they are sharper than the IS lenses.... This lens is sharper than my 400 2.8....
 
Cheers for the heads up Barry, what you using it for?

Rob
 
I've actually just bought one, so now I need to decide if I keep my 35-350 or not!
 
avarice08 said:
I've actually just bought one, so now I need to decide if I keep my 35-350 or not!

I don't use it much at all really since I got the 400/2.8, but I shoot some show jumping, baseball, soccer etc... It's lighter than the 400 and you will love this lens... As for sharpness, your 35/350 will be no match at all... Good luck with it and hope to see some of your shots with it... What camera are you using with it?
 
I'll be using it with a 1D mk3.

Rob
 
My colleague uses one and its about as good a tele as you will find anywhere.

The only caveat is that parts and servicing are hard to find, and likely as not any you find will have been used by working photographers, not kept wrapped in cotton wool by hobbyists.
 
Well the lens and TC arrived today. Ok it's not mint, but I was very surprised how well it appeared to have been looked after!

Just got to get to Snetterton this weekend to give it a whirl....feels a heavy beast!
 
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