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jonbrach
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Registered: Dec 22, 2004
Location: United States
Posts: 919
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Review Date: Jan 10, 2006
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Price paid: $950.00
| Rating: 10
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sharp,fast focus,IS
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size
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This is an exceptional lens....the sharpness,handling and focus are outstanding..the IS is terrific and the build quality is first rate.I can only imagine what the 300 2.8 must be like if this lens is so incredibly good....the only disadvantage i can mention is size....having used the 200 2.8 previously this lens is alot bigger and more cumbersome...and of course white...that said i cant recommend the lens more highly if you seek this focal range...
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 Jan 10, 2006
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smac
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Location: United States
Posts: 11
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Review Date: Dec 10, 2005
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Price paid: $1,049.00
| Rating: 10
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Extremely sharp! Great IS.
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I had the non IS before this one and whereas they may be comparable optically (I think this is better), the IS makes it a much more useful and versatile lens in the field. Excellent w/ TC-1.4 I love it!
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Dec 10, 2005
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Daguerre999
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Location: Australia
Posts: 340
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Review Date: Nov 30, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,100.00
| Rating: 10
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SHARP! Light(ish). AF fast even on my EOS 5. Great colour and SHARP! IS very helpful for my kind of shooting (see below). Decent macro.
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Some hunting in very low light but my 70-200 2.8 does as well.
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I shoot mainly wildlife and macro. This lens is perfect for a twilight stroll through tight bush. Long enough to let me stay hidden and small enough it doesn't snag on every tree and shrub. IS lets me leave the tripod in the car and its not as noisy as my 28-135. Though it can hunt in very low light, I tend to pre-focus then tap it home at the last moment. I stuck a 10x close-up lens on it and was very surprised at the quality. HIGHLY recommended for wildlife snappers who work in close quarters or as an all-rounder for anyone not wanting to lug an f2.ache around all day. Until the 200mm 1.8 fairy shows up at my door, this'll be my lens of choice for most evening outings.
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Nov 30, 2005
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jhsymington
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Location: United Kingdom
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Review Date: Nov 28, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Sharp, relatively light, IS, built-in lens hood.
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None
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I cannot fault the results I get from this lens (landscapes almost exclusively). It is also well made and balances well on big SLRs like the 1Ds Mark II on the rare occasions I use it handheld. Thoroughly recommended.
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Nov 28, 2005
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jimyd
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Location: Australia
Posts: 7
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Review Date: Nov 23, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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lightwieght, fast focus, IS, built in hood.
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f4
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Brilliant lens. Have had the 300 f2.8 for a while now, but I find this lens gets more use...its lighter, very very sharp and easy to handle. It doesnt take to the converters as well as the 2.8, but what do you want for a fraction of the price?
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Nov 23, 2005
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robin109
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Location: United Kingdom
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Review Date: Nov 1, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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The lens is razor sharp! cuts like a knife even when wide open, AF is fast and the IS works beautifully, nice built in hood.
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None,
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I bought this lens way back in 1999, when it was still a fairly new concept to have IS. It was what I'd been waiting for , for a long time, cost a fortune at the time. But wow the results were superb! I'd never had a L glass before what a revelation. Contrast is top notch and with the IS it's so versatile.
I also bought a EF 1.4 converter to go with it and the combination means I can shoot most distant objects with ease.
I like shooting at airshows of old piston aeroplanes and the hand holding with IS at 1/160 to get propeller blur is essential.
Had the lens for over 6 years and I'll never sell it - wondeful
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Nov 1, 2005
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jmauro
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Location: Canada
Posts: 1038
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Review Date: Oct 8, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,149.00
| Rating: 10
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Fast dead silent AF, VERY sharp, IS
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Only f/4, very limited indoor ability
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Purchased this lens a few weeks ago with high hopes, and thankfully it came through for me. Great telephoto lens for the photographer who cannot afford the expensive f/2.8's out there. Built in hood works very well, once extended, rotate it to lock and there are no issues at all!
Lighter than a 70-200 f/2.8L, but still not exactly 'walk around weight'.
This is my first L and IS lens, and it has made me a firm believer in both!
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Oct 8, 2005
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ptnik
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Location: Australia
Posts: 9
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Review Date: Oct 4, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,100.00
| Rating: 10
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small and light, super sharp, IS, very usuable lens.
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none
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I use this 9 out of ten times and I USE THE 300 F2.8 only once in ten times. Its lighter just as sharp...well my clients cannot tell the diferrence...and its handholdeable ALL day long.
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Oct 4, 2005
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maximage
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Location: United States
Posts: 139
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Review Date: Oct 1, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,150.00
| Rating: 9
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Great image quality. Fast AF. IS works very well. Light weight compared to 2.8 version. Built-in hood very handy.
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Tripod ring is not very smooth. Doesn't have markings on lens body to align the lens with tripod ring.
Lens' white color screams 'expensive photo gear come and get me'.
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The 'Big gun' for those who don't want to carry 6+ lbs or don't want to spend $4k. A great performer. Image is sharp and contrasty. Not a 'dog' like some websites called it at all. works very well with 1.4X TC as well. IS is very effective. Got tack sharp photos handheld at 1/30s.
Wish it has the updated IS so it can be used on tripod. IS has a louder (not really loud) noise than new IS lenses. Not weather sealed. Tripod ring isn't very smooth. Doesn't have markings on the body to align the tripod ring.
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Oct 1, 2005
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Perdu
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Review Date: Sep 26, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Color, contrast, bokeh, ergomonics, IS, F4, 4.9 foot (1.5m) focusing
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Not a zoom, AF can hunt if you are going from macro to distance
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I have owned this lens for four weeks. If I can, I will update the review in several months.
This lens does a bit of everything:
- close wildlife
- large macro
- sports
- candid portrature
The ergomonics of this lens are very good:
- 2.6lbs
- not nose heavy, good balance on my 10D
- easy to hand hold
- huge focusing ring
- built in metal hood (saves space, lets you put on filters)
It has excellent contrast, color and Bokeh, and it's sharp. Metering is very good with my 10D.
What I like most about this lens is the IS combined with its ergomonics make it very easy to get good photo's out of this lens without having to work at it.
AF is fast, but would be faster on a pro body. AF can get confused becuase of the huge focusing range. I take no chances and pre-focus. I've missed a few shots because my last shot was close in and the shot I want is much further away. No big deal, but be aware of it.
The 100-400L is more versitle, the 400 f5.6 has faster AF and is said to be sharper, but there's something about this lens. For starters it's F4. For a prime, its a great all rounder and creates excellent results.
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Sep 26, 2005
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konkrete
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Sep 13, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Price, image stabilization, excellent optics, relatively light weight, sure-footed focus, close focus capability...superb overall value.
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Slightly noisy first generation image stabilization. Not a 2.8...but it's not that much of an issue with the IS and low noise digital sensors.
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I love this lens. Crisp, detailed images with very good color and contrast. Image stabilization makes good hand held shots possible. I just did a hummingbird series and it would have been quite difficult to accomplish without the IS.
Another great aspect of this lens is that it doubles as a near macro lens. You can focus at under 5 feet.
Highly recommended and one of the best values out there.
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Sep 13, 2005
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tanglefoot47
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Aug 27, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Fast AF, SUPER sharp, IS, fairly inexpensive for such a great lens. Love the white, very well built and love the built in hood. Best of all it works great with the Canon 1.4 II still sharp as a tack with great color and contrast.
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Non except it is a little noisy but we all know that
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I just bought this lens about a month and a half ago and of all my L lenses I have owned it is the best. That includes my 70-200 f/2.8 and the 100-400 IS I sold awhile back. I would highly recommend this lens
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Aug 27, 2005
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ollram
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Registered: Oct 20, 2004
Location: Estonia
Posts: 946
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Review Date: Aug 27, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,150.00
| Rating: 10
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Solid, decent price, 'white"
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no
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A great lens at affordable price! Get it new or used!
Crisp photos! Great to be used with 1.4x extender as well
i used to have the EF 75-300 f4-5.6 IS, well its like comparing day with night!
recommended
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Aug 27, 2005
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euro
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Location: Canada
Posts: 1131
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Review Date: Jul 28, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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sharp, quick af, decent price
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no is, f/4
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overall this is a solid lens. I borowed this lens to shoot some baseball and i am pretty impressed. AF is quiet and fast, lens hood helps when its bright out. I didnt notice any lens flare either. The only downside is its f/4 and no IS which can effect how your pictures come out when your hand holding in places that arent well lit. Other then that there really is nothing to complain about this lens is super sharp and i think a pretty good price when you consider what you get. I definately recommend this lens to any photo enthusist that doesnt have the money for pro equipment.
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Jul 28, 2005
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mblome
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Location: Australia
Posts: 70
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Review Date: Jul 25, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,100.00
| Rating: 9
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Sharp wide open, SUPER sharp by 5.6, lens hood, awesome semi macro
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Auto focus isnt as good as the 400 5.6
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It is the flexibility of this lens that amazes me... having an amazing 300 F4 IS prime...and a very good 420 5.6 with TC... and a lense that is competent for semi-macro work...all in a small package... i have shot football, surfing, wildlife, flowers people.... this lens is a one man band
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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Jul 25, 2005
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Duane E
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Jul 24, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Sharp, L-glass quality, built in hood, IS, price is a bargain!
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NONE AT ALL!
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Great lens at a good price! Very, very sharp and works great with the 1.4X converter. IS is very useful for handheld shots. This lens exceeds my expectations, what a great bargain for a 300mm prime, and it's a Canon!!!!
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Jul 24, 2005
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