Canon L lens or Canon EF IS USM?

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EDIT: I've just realised I should have posted this in the Cameras, Lenses and Accessories forum, sorry.

Okay, I can't make my mind.

I'd love a decent 70/100 to 300 mm Canon lens, and I'd like to treat myself to an L lens. However, I can't seem to find a 100-300 L lens that's in my budget, although I can afford an 'ordinary' 70-300mm one, OR a 70-200mm L lens.

So, before I go and pester my local photography shop...

How big is the difference in quality between the two? (Obviously, I'm figuring that there's a pretty large difference, but I want to know if I can get away with a cheaper lens. I know that L lenses are excellent, but are lesser Canon lenses 'good', or just 'okay'?)

Is it worth sacrificing the extra range for quality of an L lens? 70-300 is nice, but I can live with 70-200 quite happily.

I've been getting on fine with a 70-200mm lens so far, so I might just buy the damn L lens and get a Sigma 300mm later. I'd rather not, though, as I have to carry enough lenses around with me as it is. (On that note, is there really a big difference between Sigma and ordinary Canon zoom lenses? I've often heard that there isn't, but I want to see what any Canon purists have to say.)

The only Canon lens I've ever used in my life is the 18-55mm one that came with my 300D (it is, in my humble opinion, a bit poo.) I've been using Sigma and Zuiko OM lenses that I got second-hand off ebay, so basically, any new lens will probably seem impressive to me. (The OM-fit lenses do the job fine and were great for me to learn with, but lately I've been finding myself thinking, 'hmm, this picture could be sharper.)
 
I don't know what buget you have? but
have you thought about the 70-300 DO IS supposed to be "L" glass quality or damned close to,it.
It comes in at around the £600 mark
 
Moved for you.

Sounds like you could do with trying a few lenses so you can form your own opinions. Lenses don't devalue much after the initial drop from buying new so why not buy a used lens? Try it for a while and either keep it or sell for about what you paid and try something else. You will usually find some bargains in the classifieds here or on ebay if you are careful. I have 3 used lenses and they are all perfect.
 
You can get a 70-200 L from Ian Kerso for around £350 with £70 cash back from canon it works out at £280 ish i think thats very good value for L glass
Yours gwh
 
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