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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


Just wondering If anyone was still renting this lens.


Mar 27, 2017 at 09:41 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


You're best bet would be one of the smaller or local rental houses. The larger ones tend to discontinue lenses within a year of the manufacturer discontinuing them.


Mar 27, 2017 at 10:02 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


Bsmooth wrote:
Just wondering If anyone was still renting this lens.


Curious: Why are you interested in renting the V1 version? It's a great lens (i should know, I own one) but if the question is regarding renting, why would you be interested in renting the V1 version rather than the current version?



Mar 27, 2017 at 06:57 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


Rental houses turn over lenses fairly quickly, they have likely long ago sold off the ver 1 lenses, since most want to rent the ver II.


Mar 27, 2017 at 07:28 PM
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omarlyn wrote:
Curious: Why are you interested in renting the V1 version? It's a great lens (i should know, I own one) but if the question is regarding renting, why would you be interested in renting the V1 version rather than the current version?


Pre-purchase trial?



Mar 27, 2017 at 07:40 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


I just wanted to try one to see If it was I was looking for. Yes I could buy one here(If I can find one in great shape), but I thought that version would be slightly cheaper to rent.
Want to try it for Birds in Flight.



Mar 27, 2017 at 08:14 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


It's a great lens.


Mar 30, 2017 at 03:01 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


omarlyn wrote:
Curious: Why are you interested in renting the V1 version? It's a great lens (i should know, I own one) but if the question is regarding renting, why would you be interested in renting the V1 version rather than the current version?


I suppose the V1 rental would provide a bit more relevant operating evaluation (test) , if one is interested in buying a copy of the V1 lens, and not the V2.

However, if one has a good handle on how long (or short) 300mm FL is, and also how heavy (or light) the lens is to shoot with, then the rest of 300 f/2.8 IS MkI or MkII features are extremely unlikely to disappoint anybody.

In my own experience, I jumped from 300 f/4 IS to 300 f/2.8 non-IS without renting anything beforehand. Obviously I knew what to expect reach-wise, however, I underestimated the 300 f/2.8 non-IS weight effects. In those days, shooting with the 3 kg lens handheld was quite burdensome as I lacked practice of that type. After some time, I upgraded to 300 f/2.8 IS MkI, again, with no prior renting, and I was delighted with the IS lens.

Similarly, I went to 300 f/2.8 IS MkII without feeling the need for any prior rentals, and that is perhaps one of my highest valued lenses ever.

Therefore, assuming the OP has got a good feel for 300mm FL, the only reason I would suggest renting 300 f/2.8 IS MkI before buying it, is to make sure that the lens weight doesn't pose too much of a hindrance for the intended manner of lens use. The rest of the lens traits, i.e., the build and performance, is as good as it gets.

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Mar 30, 2017 at 05:11 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


I still have mine, still wonderful. I might sell it for a v2 or a 400 DO II, then again I might not.


Mar 30, 2017 at 05:21 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


I still have mine, still wonderful. I might sell it for a v2 or a 400 DO II, then again I might not.


Mar 30, 2017 at 05:21 PM
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Pixel Perfect wrote:
I still have mine, still wonderful. I might sell it for a v2 or a 400 DO II, then again I might not.


Don't.



Mar 30, 2017 at 05:34 PM
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Pixel Perfect wrote:
I still have mine, still wonderful. I might sell it for a v2 or a 400 DO II, then again I might not.


Yeah, do it.



Mar 30, 2017 at 05:34 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


Try Allen's Camera in Levittown, PA (http://allenscamera.com/canon-rentals.html)


Mar 31, 2017 at 08:45 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


Thanks to everyone for there responses, on a side note. I have a version 2 of 1.4X Ext, but would anything be gained by getting a newer version of this even with the older lens ?


Mar 31, 2017 at 08:50 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


Bsmooth wrote:
Thanks to everyone for there responses, on a side note. I have a version 2 of 1.4X Ext, but would anything be gained by getting a newer version of this even with the older lens ?


Nope. Don't bother until you get a 1DX or later model camera, and upgrade to series II of the lens. Even then, you might not bother.



Mar 31, 2017 at 09:11 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


Well from what I'm reading here, it sounds as If I might as well just find a used one in great shape and buy it ! Matter of fact it sounds as If I should have this and later pick up a used copy of the 500 IS and I should be good to go on all fronts, then the only thing holding me back from getting good images will be me !


Mar 31, 2017 at 09:56 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


Bsmooth wrote:
Thanks to everyone for there responses, on a side note. I have a version 2 of 1.4X Ext, but would anything be gained by getting a newer version of this even with the older lens ?


I was shooting only very occasionally with the <300 f/2.8 IS MkI + 2xTC III> combo since the MkIII TCs were introduced until the end of 2012 when I got 300 II.

I my limited experience, the 2xTC III was giving me better IQ than 2xTC II on the same 300 MkI lens. In fact, I was quite impressed.




Mar 31, 2017 at 11:28 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


Bsmooth wrote:
Well from what I'm reading here, it sounds as If I might as well just find a used one in great shape and buy it ! Matter of fact it sounds as If I should have this and later pick up a used copy of the 500 IS and I should be good to go on all fronts, then the only thing holding me back from getting good images will be me !


Once again, try Allen's Camera. They have quite a few pre-owned 300mm f2.8L IS lenses as well as several of the version 1 500mm f4L IS ones. I've been buying my gear from them for about 30 years, and I cannot say enough good things about them. Their sales staff are friendly, exceptionally knowledgeable and do not work on commission.




Mar 31, 2017 at 12:15 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


I was shooting only very occasionally with the <300 f/2.8 IS MkI + 2xTC III> combo since the MkIII TCs were introduced until the end of 2012 when I got 300 II. I my limited experience, the 2xTC III was giving me better IQ than 2xTC II on the same 300 MkI lens. In fact, I was quite impressed.

Thanks for bringing this up--I have the 1.4x II and was wondering if I bought a 2x was it worth it to get the III instead of the II.

ETA: I'm surprised how something that you think is a dud works better in some other configuration. I have never liked the 1.4x II with my 70-200mm f2.8L IS v1. But on the v2 lens? Awesome. That one was surprising, I thought you'd need the 1.4x III for any benefit.



Mar 31, 2017 at 02:44 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Anyone still renting Original Canon 300 2.8 IS?


Bsmooth wrote:
Thanks to everyone for there responses, on a side note. I have a version 2 of 1.4X Ext, but would anything be gained by getting a newer version of this even with the older lens ?


I have shot quite a bit with 2xIII + 300 f2.8 IS and the results on 5DIII even wide open were impressive. 1.4x II or III did not make a meaningful difference. But 2xIII + 300 f2.8 wide open on 5DIII @ 100% is surprisingly awesome.








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