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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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Review Date: Nov 18, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $433.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Light, excellent optics for price
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Cons:
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Front element rotates
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I spent a couple of hours testing this lens against the 70-200 f2.8 IS and the 70-200 f4 IS, and I have to say that it held its own very well. It may be an exceptional copy, but even pixel peeping I had a tough time distinguishing the 70-300 photos from those of the "L" lenses. I wouldn't have any hesitation taking this lens on a trip where weight is an issue.
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Canon EF 35mm f/2
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Review Date: Nov 18, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $220.00
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Small and light; decent build
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Very sharp and bright; good contrast
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This lens is a fantastic buy. It's a nice walkaround lens and is retty fast (f2). The optics are very good, I would say VERY close to L quality, but without the price.
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Canon EF 24mm f/2.8
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Review Date: Nov 18, 2008
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Recommend? no |
Price paid: $329.95
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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Small
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Cons:
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Optics not good as "L" zooms; focus is slow and noisy
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I bought this lens from B&H because the reviews suggested that it was nearly the equivalent of the f1.4 version in terms of IQ. However, it wasn't even as good as my 24-105 and wasn't much better than the 24-85. I'm surprised, because the even cheaper 35mm f2 has MUCH better IQ and contrast.
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Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM
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Review Date: Nov 1, 2008
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $5,300.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Extremely sharp, relatively light, fantasic OS
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Cons:
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Cost, tight hood
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This may not be the best lens for birding lens, but for the megafauna is has excellent reach, IQ, and useability. It's a fantastic lens to hand hold and enables you to get the quick shot. Plus it takeS a 1.4X TC very well. FANTASTIC ALL PURPOSE WILDLIFE LENS!
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