Picked this lens up on Tuesday and took it with me on a shoot for deer. This young whitetail buck walked out of the woods right next to road. Too close for 300 2.8 with 1.4 so I grabbed the 70-300 vr. Shot at about 180mm. Really likeing this lens.
Nice one, beautiful little whitetail. Love the colours of the background. Can't beat that lens for overall versatility out in the natural world.
OccAeon:
I'm not sure truly what is going on with your pics. I'd certainly try some controlled testing to see what the problem is though - that lens should do noticeably better than what you're getting.
I haven't had my 70-300 VR out for a few months but played with it a little today. Hard not to like this lens
I've had a few good shots, but I feel like I get better results with my 18-200mm.
As everything is out of focus in this shot I'd say camera shake. I've seen and taken too many good shots with this lens to believe otherwise. As mentioned previously, you may have a bad copy or need a micro adjustment.
To me it is one of those rare deals in lenses where it is affordable but performs like the expensive big boys. Mine is sharp from one end to the other even wide open.
This lens really is great. I'd use it, but unfortunately I neither have the time nor setting to take shots. It obviously isn't as good as the more expensive lenses, but it is definitely more than what you pay for. On a side note, I have a mint one for sale in the buy/sell forum if anyone needs one.
The 70-300 is awesome value, and very sharp from 70-200, with 300 being good, relative to the much more expensive 200-400 or 300 2.8 VR. If you shoot studio or strobed situations, it's super versatile.
I love the lens to death. I have actually decided to sell mine though and go with the 70-200. I need something that performs better in low light. It is definitely a fantastic lens. One of the best bang-for-your-buck lenses out there.
